Jewelry Style Mehndi Designs

Jewelry Style Mehndi Designs: Background and Style

Jewelry-style mehndi imitates ornaments such as rings, bracelets, anklets and the hathphool, a hand harness that links a ring to a bracelet. It is usually drawn on the back of the hand, where real hand jewelry is worn. The style suits people who want an ornamental look without wearing heavy jewelry. Chains of dots and teardrop shapes are used to suggest beads and links.

Common motifs

• hathphool chains
• ring bands
• bracelet cuffs
• teardrop pendants
• bead-like dots
• central medallion

Application tips

• Keep the dots in a chain the same size and evenly spaced so they read as beads.
• Draw the central medallion first, then connect it to the finger and wrist with chains.
• Leave bare skin around the design so it looks like jewelry instead of a full pattern.