31 Traditional Mehndi Designs You Just Cannot Ignore

With the wedding season being in full swing, this is the perfect time to get your mehndi done. Mehndi designs are prevalent in many countries across the globe and are even considered auspicious in some cultures. Nowadays, you will come across several trending and new designs but nothing compares to the beauty of traditional henna works. So, if you are looking for traditional mehndi designs to dazzle everyone at your wedding, this list has been curated just for you.

Below we have listed some of the best traditional mehndi designs that we have come across:  

1. Bridal mehndi designs

If you are looking for dainty front hand mehndi design for your big day, then take a look at this design below. It is an attractive segmented mehndi design with eye-catching negative lotus motifs on the side of each palm.

2. Elephant motif henna

It is quite common to come across elephant motifs when looking for traditional henna ideas. If you want to use elephant motifs but keep your mehndi quite simple, then you can easily go along with these similar simple traditional mehndi designs.

3. Dainty traditional mehndi designs

Detailing in mehndi designs is no joke at all and requires quite a lot of practice and precision to get it right. So, if you are a sucker for details but want it to look clean and not jammed then, this design below is for you.

4. Simple front hand mehndi design

Round mehndi designs have always been sought-after a lot because it is simple but very attractive to look at. In this mehndi design below, you can see how the dark circle of henna has been bordered by small flower patterns all around. To keep the focus on the circle pattern in the middle, the rest of the palm has been adorned with thin crisscross lines of henna.

5. Clean back hand mehndi

Intricate detailing requires a lot of effort to be put in, so if you are looking for a detailed mehndi look with a clean finish, this is the one for you. In this back hand mehndi design, you can see the round lotus motif in the middle and detailing on the forearm and fingers.

6. Round fancy mehndi design

If you are looking for fancy mehndi designs with a traditional to wear to parties or events, then this design below will probably be of interest. It is a traditional round mehndi design with a thick band of henna on the forearm giving you a regal look.

7. Square mehndi design

Square mehndi designs can be considered somewhat uncommon and it can be a good option for you if you want to break free of the pattern. The best thing about this design below is that it doesn’t compromise with the traditional touch but also gives you a trendy look.

8. Regal traditional mehndi designs

If you want to settle for something royal for your wedding then take a look at this design below. It is a design that demands you to be extravagant and is an absolute head turner in events.

9. Stunning bridal mehndi

If you are looking for simple traditional mehndi designs that will light up your bridal glow, check out this design below. It is filled with box designs on the back of the palm and several bands of alternating patterns of henna on the forearm.

10. Latest full hand mehndi design

If you are looking for the latest easy traditional mehndi designs to step up your mehndi game this wedding season, then this design below will definitely be of interest. The bands of henna from the forearm rise in an angular pattern to the palm followed by lotus designs.

11. Beautiful leg mehndi design

If you are looking for leg mehndi designs for weddings or other occasions, then take a look at this attractive traditional leg mehndi design. The whole frame of the feet has been adorned by thin crisscross lines of henna.

12. Elephant motif traditional mehndi designs

In this mehndi design below, you can see how the big elephant motif plays an important role in giving the mehndi a regal look. The whole expanse of the feet has been intricately detailed and filled with mesh designs.

13. Bride groom mehndi design

Traditional bride and groom mehndi designs are the best pick for weddings. Not only do they look intricately detailed but also convey the theme of the event effortlessly. So, if it is your big day, you will absolutely love this design as it aligns with your interests.

14. Circle mehndi design for bride

If you like your mehndi to be extremely detailed and give you a clean finished look, then this back hand mehndi design will catch your eye. The circle pattern in the middle of the design is surrounded by a flower-like framework of henna and mesh designs all around.

15. Unique fancy mehndi design

Sometimes people are looking for fancy mehndi ideas for attending any event or ceremony, so if you want the design to have an ethnic touch to it, this is for you. You can see how each finger is adorned with a different pattern yet the design fits so well together.

16. Easy traditional mehndi designs

If you are a minimalist and looking for full hand mehndi designs, then you can check this one out below. Usually full hand mehndi designs are overwhelmingly detailed but in this design below, though detailed, it maintains the simplicity of the design.

17. Semi circle mehndi design

Semi-circle mehndi designs are pretty common and look stunning when done right. In this mehndi design below you can see how the semi-circle design has been filled in with negative flower designs. Similarly, the fingers have been adorned in simple crisscross patterns.

18. Bridal mehndi designs for feet

If you are looking for traditional henna designs for feet then you should take a look at this one below. It is a semi-circle mehndi design that has been further bordered with two differently patterned semi-circles. The lotus border definitely steals the show among all for its intricate detailing.

19. Segmented mehndi design

Segmented mehndi designs are for those who go crazy for details and want to incorporate several patterns in a single mehndi design. The whole mehndi design has been divided into several segments filled with various patterns but they look the best when the picture is seen as a whole single design.

20. Crisscross mehndi designs

Crisscross mehndi designs usually give the usually gives the illusion of a mesh on your hand. The patterns undoubtedly create box patterns as well, so depending the box sizes you want, you can increase or decrease the gap between the lines.

21. Peacock traditional mehndi design

Peacock mehndi designs are undoubtedly famous for giving you the royal look you are fetching for. In this peacock mehndi design below, you can see how creatively the palm has been filled with a design that seems to be the continuation of the tail of the peacock pattern.

22. Creative henna design ideas

If you are a sucker for creativity, then you can try these creative henna design ideas like the one below. The forearm is adorned with a thick band of henna and a segmented elephant motif. Similarly, a peacock design adorns the palm just as beautifully.

23. Lotus simple traditional mehndi design

Lotus motifs are quite common when it comes to mehndi designs. This design is good for people who like to keep things simple. The lotus motif on the palm is the sole attraction of the mehndi thereby keeping it simple and pretty.

24. Latest mehndi design wedding

If you are okay with being extravagant with your mehndi, then take a look at this design below. The parallel band of negative lotus motifs on the back of the hand is what sets apart this design from the others. The forearms are also beautifully adorned with bride and groom designs.

25. Jaal mehndi designs

Net or jaal mehndi designs are quite popular as well. These mehndis give you an illusion of net-covered hands, making it a common type of illusive mehndi design. Each intersection of those decorated henna lines is adorned with small rose mehndi designs.

26. Mehndi designs for weddings

If you are looking for easy traditional mehndi designs for weddings, then look at this minutely detailed mehndi art below. The fun fact about this particular design is that the fingers are equally designed with mehndi like the palm of the hand.

27. Easy traditional mehndi designs for brides

If you want a modern mehndi look to set yourself apart from others but also want that traditional touch to be there, then this mehndi design below is the one for you. The finished look of this mehndi gives you a dainty look and though the mehndi is detailed, it still has that simplicity.

28. Paisley mehndi design

Paisley designs are commonly used in both rangoli and mehndi designs. They can be drawn very creatively and are preferred by many stylists. The forearm has been adorned with equidistant bands of henna having paisley designs and the palm design also sports some paisley designs.

29. Easy circle mehndi designs

Circle mehndi designs are much in demand and look gorgeous. So, if you are looking for easy traditional mehndi designs to go for, then you can try this design below. These designs are good for people who are trying mehndi for the first time and are confused with which design to pick.

30. Trending back hand mehndi design

If you want to be a trendsetter and dazzle your guests with new mehndi designs, then you should check out this trending back hand mehndi design below. The flower pattern used for the back of the palm is quite unique and the finger designs start after a gap. This feature highlights the design more.

31. Mehndi design simple

If you are looking for simple mehndi designs with that traditional look, then this mehndi design has got it all. The palm mehndi design has been done with angular paisley henna designs starting from the left side of the palm to the right end.

Hope this article has been helpful to you and now you don’t have to get stressed about picking the right traditional mehndi designs for your events.