Best Mehndi Designs of Asia

Mehndi is one of the craziest parts of wedding ceremony in India and in the Middle East. Not just the bride, but the women folk of the entire family is mad about the mehndi adorning function. In certain communities, the groom is also made to wear mehndi, which is restricted to his palm. The best mehndi designs keep changing through the year, much like clothes do. A lot of brides now also prefer wearing stick-on mehndi which comes in different shades and also has sequins attached on them.

The best mehndi designsacross these countries include floral motifs and intricate patterns. Here is a sneak-peak into the realms of mehndi designs across Asia.

Arabic Mehndi

Arabic Mehendi does not take up much space on the palms or hands and they look stunning and appealing. The design involves extensive usage of bold flowers and floral motifs on your hand. The patterns are usually linear which is why they cover only a part of your hand. You can not only design your palm in this style but also extend it to your wrist and arm. To complement the larger flowers, smaller designs such as leaves, squares, waves, dots and others are also used.

If you are not too fond of Mehendi and want to wear it to keep up the tradition, then this is the best style you could opt for.

Irani Mehndi

The Irani styles of Mehendi are not as popular as the Indian, Pakistani or Arabic styles. The designs have been inspired from Persian culture and make extensive use of small flowers and leaves. A lot of the designs are similar to the patterns found in the Persian carpets, which are famous the world over for their intricate handiwork. This design too does not cover your entire hand and can be done in a very short span of time. It looks smart and stylish and the best mehndi designs are available for both hands and feet.

Indian Mehndi

Indian mehndi is one of the oldest art forms of henna tattooing and it has been influenced by different religions and cultures. The designs cover your palms and hands and makes use of lines, curves, paisleys or mango shaped designs, dots, bindis, flowers and leaves. They look stunning and take some time to be completed. However, they look stunning once dried.

Pakistani Mehndi

Pakistani Mehndi has been considered to be one of the top 3 mehndi styles in the world. It is an amalgamation of the Indian and Arabic styles and is best suited for brides. Black henna is used for making the outlines of the design while regular henna which is used in Indian mehndi is used for filling in the design.

While choosing mehndi patterns for your D-day, it will be great if you choose a design that is in sync with Indian wedding dresses, to complete the traditional aura of an Indian bride. However, if you plan a totally different Westernised after wedding reception, and is opting out Indian wedding dresses, got for stick-on Mehndi so that your can turn out to a typical Western look for the party.