Traditional Rajasthani Butterfly Wing Mehndi Design for Back Hand

A beautiful rajasthani mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring petal arrangement and wave pattern. Rated as Expert, this pattern is perfect for Karva Chauth.

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 is a detailed pattern usually done by an experienced artist; allow plenty of time and work in small sections.

Rajasthani, or Marwari, mehndi is known for dense, very fine detail that covers the whole hand. Sojat, in Rajasthan's Pali district, is India's best-known henna-growing area.

Application tips: Divide the hand into panels first and fill one at a time. Allow plenty of time, since dense coverage takes much longer than open styles.