Full Hand Mehndi Designs

Full Hand Mehndi Designs: Background and Style

Full-hand mehndi covers the hand from the fingertips to the wrist and often continues up the forearm. It is the usual choice for brides and for major festivals where a heavier look is wanted. A detailed full-hand design can take an hour or more per hand. Full-hand layouts usually combine several motifs, such as a mandala, a jaal (net) and paisleys, in separate sections.

Common motifs

• jaal (net) fills
• mandalas
• paisleys
• floral panels
• wrist and forearm bands
• decorated fingers

Application tips

• Plan the layout in sections before you begin so the design stays balanced from fingers to wrist.
• Take short breaks between sections; a steady hand matters more than speed.
• Have someone help with food and drink, because both hands will be out of use until the paste dries.