Sophisticated Traditional Mesh Jaal Mehndi Design for Arm

An elaborate traditional mehndi design tailored for the arm, featuring dotwork and teardrop cascade. Rated as Medium, this pattern is perfect for everyday.

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 pattern suits someone who is already comfortable with basic lines, dots and petals and wants to practise even spacing.

The dye in henna, lawsone, binds to keratin in the skin, which is why the stain lasts until the skin sheds. Traditional South Asian motifs include the paisley (also called ambi or mango), the peacock and the lotus.

Application tips: Seal the dried paste with lemon and sugar to keep it on the skin longer. Leave the paste on for at least four to six hours; the longer it stays, the deeper the stain.