Mehendi Art By Usha Shah and Ekta Kansara Mehndi Artists in Mumbai

Henna, commonly known as Mehndi or Mehendi in India is a paste made out of dried Henna leaves. It is is used ceremonially to decorate the bodies of women and sometimes even men. It is an art form as old and vibrant as the heritage of ancient India.

Mehndi is an intricate part of most celebratory functions and festivals in Indian culture, especially Indian weddings which are incomplete without a mehndi party!

When we think of Rajasthan, it's exuberant culture, and rich heritage never fails to come to mind. Years later from the times of the Kings & Maharanas, there's still a regal air around Rajasthan, including its traditional Rajasthani mehndi designs. Just like it's culture Rajasthani mehndi designs are also an exquisite blend of traditional patterns, religious motifs and intricate designs that offer tremendous depth & density. It's a perfect choice for the brides that love indulging in India’s rich cultural heritage and its magnificent marvels of beauty! You can contact Anuj to help you transform into an Indian Princess!

Mandala mehndi designs come straight out of the most beautiful bohemian dream. This new trend is rooted in the ancient Buddhist culture, which used this symbol as a spiritual guidance tool. The mandala patterns have become so popular that people even get them tattooed on their bodies. Just like the circle of life, mandalas have circular patterns at their core. These designs can range from geometric patterns to flowers, leaves or any other customised mystic pattern. They're a perfect choice for edgy brides who like to stand out and want a mehndi design that would suit not just their bridal look but all their cute honeymoon outfits too! You reach out to our supremely talented mehndi artist Ujawala to get your perfect mandala!

Arabic mehndi designs have become one of the most popular mehndi options for modern brides are a blessing from the middle eastern countries. Yes, Henna is popular in other cultures too, and these trending Arabic mehndi designs are a resonating proof of it. These designs are a perfect blend of the traditional and the modern. They combine traditional elements like flowers and leaves with bold, geometric patterns giving it a unique and futuristic flavour.

Since time immemorial brides have been hiding their groom's names in their mehndi's however some like to go that extra mild to flaunt all their love by getting a portrait made on their hands. Sometimes they're portraits of the bride and groom, sometimes of her parents and in-laws, and sometimes we get to see the cutest pet portraits in mehndi designs! So, it's time to get creative and expressive with personalised mehndi portrait designs.

Some brides want their weddings to be small and intimate affairs, they find beauty in simplicity, and so their dream look is often something minimal that celebrates the spirit of our traditions yet doesn't go overboard. Half hand mehndi designs are perfect for these brides who believe that less is more. They are minimal yet just as mesmerising as the more intricate designs.

Floral designs are so elegant to look at that they have found their place in almost every other mehndi tradition. Floral mehndi derive their beauty from nature as they are all modelled after and inspired by the full range of fauna around us like roses, lotuses, long vines etc. These designs have a way of soothing not just the eyes, but their earthiness soothes the soul as well.

Moroccan mehndi designs have become the talk of the town because of their chic geometric patterns and extensive use of exotic tribal symbols that give them a contemporary yet earthy feel. They're perfect for the brides who like to experiment with edgy designs. The use of zig-zag patterns and lack of traditional motifs in it makes these mehndi designs look like western tattoos giving them a quirky aesthetic. These simple yet stylish designs are a common choice for nuptial events like Roka parties, Engagement parties etc.

Every bride has a story to tell and what better way to do that than to adorn your body with your tales of love? Some brides even opt to get their favourite fairytales or stories from our holy books that they relate to the most. With these personalised designs, the sky is the limit for creatively expressing yourself. These custom designs leave the brides spoilt for choice, giving them the chance to wear their most cherished moments on their own hands and leave everyone in awe.

Pakistani Mehndi designs feature an exciting mix of Arabic and traditional Indian mehndi designs. It uses the best of both worlds to create mystifying designs. They often feature the moon, domes, Arabic art along with the traditional flowers, jaals and mandalas. Some artists use black mehndi to highlight the most intricate parts of the design or as an outline to tie the entire artwork together.

Growing up, every mehndi design we saw was incomplete without the beautiful trail pattern on the backhands. Lucky for everybody, these trail patters are now no-more limited to just the backhand. Trail pattern designs are centred around beautiful and intricate trails on both sides of the hands. They indeed are wonders of creativity with their fine detailing and thousands of variations of our age-old favourite design.

This option is best for art enthusiasts who seek artistic perfection in everything they do. The brides can handpick certain elements that they consider the epitome of finesse and beauty mixed with symbols or simpler things that are close to their hearts and then it's the mehndi artists job to bring their artistic masterpiece to life. These designs reflect the soul and personality of the bride, and they are just as pretty as they are soothing for the soul.

Band designs have been wildly popular in the tattoo industry, but recently they have entered the mehndi industry in full force. People have changed and so have their tastes, even though our traditions live on, the brides of today like to follow them in their own ways. The brides of today want their mehndi's to reflect their personality and the band designs are a perfect fit for the edgy brides of today. These designs are a mix of horizontal and vertical bands which are then adorned with certain traditional elements of mehndi designs to create a unique fusion.

Every girl knows that the perfect bracelet can jazz up any outfit in a minute. These bracelet mehndi designs are a sure shot way to amp up any wedding outfit in all its glory. Wrapped around the wrists like a beautiful bracelet, these designs give a fuller appearance to the brides' hands, making them look royal and chic at the same time!

Create an intriguing hypnotic effect with these symmetric checkered mehndi design patterns. They bind all the other beautiful elements of mehndi design into a peaceful symmetry that creates the perfect case of organised chaos. These designs are so satisfying to look at that no-one will be able to take their eyes off of it!

Every girl loves her accessories, and that love has translated into this raging mehndi trend! Wearing heavy jewellery is sometimes impractical for some and unaffordable for others, but this trend makes embellishment possible for everyone! Mehndi jewel designs are the perfect option for the brides who want to indulge and feel like royalty without spending too much money!