Traditional Turkish Ribbon Weave Mehndi Design for Full Hand

An ornate turkish mehndi design providing full hand coverage, featuring lotus pattern and butterfly wing. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for an engagement.

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.

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: Wrap the hand in cloth to keep the paste warm and in place. For Ottoman-inspired patterns, keep the tulip shapes long and slim.