Mahndi (Henna) Designs

Applying Mahndi (Henna) on hands, foot or head is tradition in Indo-Pak. There are a lot of designs to apply mehndi at hand & foot. New designs come every day.

Designs vary from region to region and have different meanings for each culture. Meanings include good health, fertility, wisdom, protection and spiritual enlightenment. The most popular traditional use is tied closely with weddings and bridal preparation and these designs tend to be the most ornate. Depending on the culture, men may use it as well as women, usually for more symbolic purposes.

African henna patterns vary greatly depending on the region. Sometimes they include geometric shapes and abstract symbols.

Arabic henna designs are abstract and less dense with designs featuring graceful, usually large, floral and vine patterns on the hands and feet.

Indian mehndi involves fine, thin lines for lacy, floral, paisley patterns with lines and dots. Dense patterns cover entire hands, forearms, feet and shins.