Gorgeous Mandala Feather Stroke Mehndi Design for Arm

A captivating mandala mehndi design tailored for the arm, featuring paisley and spiral rosette. Rated as Easy, this pattern is perfect for Teej.

Henna on the forearm stains lighter than on the palm because the skin is thinner. Arm designs are easier to apply on someone else than on yourself, especially past the wrist. This is a beginner-friendly pattern: practise the main shapes on paper first, then copy them onto skin with a fine-tipped cone.

In Indian and Pakistani mehndi, this round design is commonly called a tikki or gol tikki. The design depends on symmetry: each ring repeats the same shape all the way around.

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.