Dainty Jewelry Floral Vine Mehndi Design for Back Hand

A charming jewelry mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring checkered fill and geometric grid. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for Diwali.

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.

Jewelry-style mehndi imitates ornaments such as rings, bracelets, anklets and the hathphool, a hand harness that links a ring to a bracelet. It is usually drawn on the back of the hand, where real hand jewelry is worn.

Application tips: The stain starts orange and darkens to reddish brown over 24 to 48 hours as it oxidises. Wash and dry the skin before application and skip lotion or oil, which block the dye.