Graceful Turkish Swirl Mehndi Design for Arm

A gorgeous turkish mehndi design tailored for the arm, featuring swirl and petal arrangement. Rated as Medium, this pattern is perfect for Diwali.

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 bride usually wears a red veil during the ceremony. Traditional Turkish henna is simple, a circle in the palm or stained fingertips, while modern designs borrow tulip and carnation motifs from Ottoman art.

Application tips: Keeping the skin warm while the paste is on helps the colour develop. For the traditional palm circle, press a thick, even round of paste into the centre of the palm.