Dainty Royal Lotus Pattern Mehndi Design for Full Hand

An elegant royal mehndi design providing full hand coverage, featuring ring pattern and heart vine. Rated as Medium, this pattern is perfect for an engagement.

Full-hand designs run from the fingertips to the wrist, so allow extra time for application. Work from the wrist towards the fingers, or the other way round, so you never rest on wet paste. This pattern suits someone who is already comfortable with basic lines, dots and petals and wants to practise even spacing.

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: Leave the paste on for at least four to six hours; the longer it stays, the deeper the stain. Dab a lemon and sugar mixture on the dried paste to keep it moist and stuck to the skin.