Gorgeous Front Hand Dotwork Mehndi Design for Back Hand

An elegant front hand mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring ribbon weave and spiral rosette. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for Teej.

Skin on the back of the hand is thinner than the palm, so the stain is usually lighter and fades sooner. Leaving the paste on for longer helps the colour develop. This pattern needs steady pressure control and fine line work, so it is best attempted after practising simpler designs.

The palm is the traditional placement for mehndi and gives the darkest stain on the body. A round mandala in the centre of the palm, often called a tikki, is one of the oldest and best-known layouts.

Application tips: Keep the palm open and relaxed until the paste dries; closing the hand smudges the centre of the design. Start with the central motif and work outward so the layout stays symmetrical.