Henna & Mehndi Journal
Practical henna & mehndi know-how from the Hennaya studio in Bengaluru — darker stains, bridal prep, festival designs, aftercare and the craft behind every cone.
Design · 6 Sept 2026 · 4 min
Bail Mehndi: Vine & Trail Designs for Hands
What bail mehndi is, the main vine layouts for hands and fingers, and how to draw a clean trailing bail design that works for daily wear or a festival day.
Design · 5 Sept 2026 · 4 min
Tikki Mehndi: Round Motifs for Palms & Backs of Hands
What a gol tikki mehndi motif is, how to build one on the palm or back of the hand, and easy tikki design ideas for festivals and everyday wear.
Design · 27 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Rose Mehndi: Draw It Once, Use It Everywhere
The rose is the most versatile mehndi motif going. How to draw a clean one, scale it up or down, and use it from a minimal wrist accent to full bridal hands.
Design · 26 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Arabic Mehndi Design Guide: Bold, Flowing, Quick to Fill
Arabic mehndi is big florals, trailing vines and plenty of bare skin. How the style is built, where it suits, and how to draw a clean Arabic design fast.
Design · 25 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Engagement & Sangeet Mehndi Design Ideas
Lighter than bridal, dressier than everyday — design ideas, how much coverage, and timing for a roka, engagement or sangeet so your hands photograph right.
Design · 24 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Arabic vs Indian vs Indo-Arabic Mehndi: Which Suits You
The three styles brides ask for most — what sets them apart, how long each takes, and which one flatters your outfit, your function and your budget.
Design · 22 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Peacock Mehndi Design: Build the Showpiece Motif
The peacock is the centrepiece of bridal and festival mehndi. How to build one — body, eye, feathers, tail — and place it so it carries a whole design.
Design · 21 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Rajasthani Mehndi: The Dense Bridal Style, Explained
Rajasthani (Marwari) mehndi is the densest traditional style — figures, peacocks, fine fills, coverage to the elbow. How it's built and how to plan the hours.
Design · 17 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Jaali Mehndi: How to Draw a Neat Net Fill
Jaali — the net fill between bold outlines — gives mehndi its lace-like look. How to draw it evenly, keep the grid straight, and use it without over-filling.