Alluring Turkish Checkered Fill Mehndi Design for Back Hand

An intricate turkish mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring checkered fill and ring pattern. Rated as Hard, 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 pattern needs steady pressure control and fine line work, so it is best attempted after practising simpler designs.

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: Dab a lemon and sugar mixture on the dried paste to keep it moist and stuck to the skin. Scrape the dried paste off instead of washing it, and keep the area away from water for the first 12 to 24 hours.