Classic Turkish Geometric Grid Mehndi Design for Full Hand

An elegant turkish mehndi design providing full hand coverage, featuring bell garland and ring pattern. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for everyday.

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 needs steady pressure control and fine line work, so it is best attempted after practising simpler designs.

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: For Ottoman-inspired patterns, keep the tulip shapes long and slim. Leave the paste on for at least four to six hours; the longer it stays, the deeper the stain.