Enchanting Turkish Ring Pattern Mehndi Design for Back Hand

An exquisite turkish mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring butterfly wing and anklet border. Rated as Medium, this pattern is perfect for a wedding.

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

In Turkey, the henna night before a wedding is called kına gecesi. Traditionally, a round patch of henna is placed in the bride's palm, often with a gold coin, and the hand is wrapped in red cloth.

Application tips: Wash and dry the skin before application and skip lotion or oil, which block the dye. Keeping the skin warm while the paste is on helps the colour develop.