Gorgeous Royal Heart Vine Mehndi Design for Back Hand

A captivating royal mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring net pattern and wave pattern. Rated as Easy, this pattern is perfect for Eid.

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 beginner-friendly pattern: practise the main shapes on paper first, then copy them onto skin with a fine-tipped cone.

Royal mehndi draws on motifs from Mughal art and architecture, such as domes, arches and formal floral panels. Designs often show a bride and groom, a palanquin (doli) or elephants in a wedding procession.

Application tips: Keeping the skin warm while the paste is on helps the colour develop. Sketch the main figures first and build the borders around them.