--- title: "Custom Portrait Mehendi Designs by Aliza" description: "Turn your love story into art with custom portrait mehendi by Aliza. From pet portraits to couple designs, get personalized, organic henna art in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/____.a.l.i.z.a.____/mehndi-classes/your-story-in-henna-custom-portraits last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # Custom Portrait Mehendi Designs Tribe Verified · Custom henna storytelling across Mumbai. By [Aliza](https://mytribe.in/____.a.l.i.z.a.____) · Online classes available; In-person at Nalasopara West studio and across Mumbai · ₹299 per workshop (estimate) Part of [Mehndi Classes](https://mytribe.in/____.a.l.i.z.a.____/mehndi-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/____.a.l.i.z.a.____/mehndi-classes/gallery) Your love story, life journey, or favorite people, etched in henna. Let’s turn your most special memories into a beautiful, permanent-looking work of art. ## Photos and videos - ![This is what I call telling a love story with henna. For this bride, I wove her entire journey into the design, from being a doctor in Mumbai to her partner, an engineer in Ireland. This is the kind of detailed, personalized art I love creating and teaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd460316-1a91-4360-a132-0d6707362da2) - ![Love, laughter, and a little one on the way. This custom baby shower mehndi celebrates the parents-to-be with portraits and cute baby-related motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54523e23-37d4-4616-80e5-24d72c1469f8) - [Video: For every baby bump, there is a story waiting to be told. This video shows me preparing for a baby shower client and creating a custom design with a cute baby elephant.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa1e4597-5cb5-425b-b819-0de7de43327f) - [Video: Henna vibes for the mama-to-be. This design celebrates both "Mom to be" and "Dad to be" with adorable baby elephants, balloons, and even the couple's birth years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16731d47-8962-4694-82f3-12456cace567) - ![Celebrating the journey to parenthood with this enchanting baby shower mehndi. It features "Mom to be" and "Dad to be" portraits, a baby carriage, and other sweet details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1efb6df2-d068-42e2-b6f1-192b6916582c) - ![A beautiful baby shower design that tells a story. One hand shows the couple, and the other shows a mother's love, with "Maa" written beautifully.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2e9adb6-8ee0-4a57-9bab-d844c9395d15) - ![Another view of this heartwarming baby shower mehndi. The "Baby Loading" text and tiny baby clothes on the fingers are such a cute touch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40e40cff-cdc1-4c14-b2b1-8e7f7b21af47) - ![This Raksha Bandhan mehndi is so special. It captures the love, laughter, and inside jokes that only siblings understand, with cute cartoon-style portraits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f17310d3-f714-452d-9e81-81f9b5efffb7) - ![Creating divine figures like Shiv and Parvati for this Vat Savitri design is a form of meditation for me. In my advanced portrait classes, I teach you how to capture this level of emotion and detail.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17a4be8b-0b08-494c-8c91-0d5e292eb6da) - ![A close-up of the "Mumbai ki Doctor" and Shiv-Parvati portrait from the long-distance love story design. The details are what make the story come alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38d0ce6a-4d21-40df-bab4-d06af1f3f224) - ![Blending the art of mehndi with the joy of Holi. This design features Radha and Krishna playing with colors, a perfect way to celebrate the festival of love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/455cd762-fc94-46e5-8078-f1dd1f2c2135) - [Video: The most special moments of my bride, etched in mehndi forever. This mini-vlog shows the creation of her long-distance love story design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64b7b6a9-628a-457b-953e-85eea2d559a5) - ![This custom bridal mehndi combines my bride's love story with my signature fusion style. It's a one-of-a-kind piece that is deeply personal and beautiful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4fa13b3-6476-42be-8cb4-b101a321e29d) - [Video: From concept to creation, our animal-themed mehndi is a work of love. This bride wanted to include portraits of her beloved pets in her engagement henna, and I was so happy to oblige.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2c6bc0a-9a80-41e4-813c-26815e7493d1) - ![Another look at the engagement henna with pet portraits. It's a beautiful way to include your furry family members in your special day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b5c095a-cc68-49d4-b875-ff57db31da6a) - ![A special design for Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. The portrait captures a playful moment with a cow, set against a backdrop of Vrindavan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46ab9685-a3fe-46e4-8903-75f9865fef25) - ![This is our happily ever after. A cute and nostalgic mehndi design featuring the wedding of Nobita and Shizuka from the cartoon Doraemon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55c1da0e-ef22-49be-b33b-fd6c1e57165a) - ![Happy Valentine's Day. A sweet and simple cartoon couple, perfect for celebrating love in a fun and quirky way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15af161d-4c61-4248-a972-18b3b6e19a5a) - ![Be the pani to my puri. A fun and quirky design requested by a bride, celebrating her love for India's favorite street food.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39ee7251-57dc-4cbd-a481-63813f1309ae) - ![A special design for Karva Chauth, showing a couple performing the ritual. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the bond of love and devotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b29737ec-7948-4b83-a229-a797e86b0023) - ![A classic bride and groom portrait, drawn on paper. In my classes, we practice figures like this extensively to perfect the proportions and details before working on skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18913485-a700-45b2-8986-889a33fe8e28) - [Video: Watch this bride and groom portrait come to life. This video shows the process of creating detailed figures, a key skill for any professional mehndi artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de7609d7-6974-4670-af93-d9545955805a) - [Video: A special design for Navratri, featuring a portrait of the goddess. The intricate details and the "Om Namah Shivaya" script add a divine touch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9359eeca-4c19-4e57-abf5-abee1818a194) ## About Your Story in Henna: Custom Portraits Creating a portrait on skin is not just about drawing; it is about mapping the anatomy so the features do not distort when you move your hand. I spend time understanding the key elements of your story—whether it is your partner’s face, your pet, or a specific venue—to sketch a layout that keeps the proportions perfect while ensuring the henna stain is deep and vibrant. For me, henna is more than just a design; it is a canvas for your life’s biggest chapters. Whether you are celebrating a long-distance relationship, honoring a beloved pet, or commemorating a divine connection like Shiv-Parvati, my goal is to make it authentic to you. Technically, portrait mehendi requires high precision. I use a mix of traditional elements like mandalas and grids to frame the portraits, ensuring the central figures remain the highlight. Before I start, we usually discuss the key symbols you want to include—maybe a tiny airplane to signify travel, or initials from a special date. Because I only use fresh, homemade organic henna, the stain quality is vital for these designs. I teach these exact techniques in my online and in-studio courses, where I emphasize how to control pressure to keep the facial features distinct. When you book a portrait design, we are not just picking a pattern from a book; we are sitting down to weave your specific narrative. If you are looking for something that feels less like a catalog design and more like a piece of your own history on your hands, let’s talk. ## About Aliza Hi, I’m Aliza. Mehendi is my ishq, my peace, and my healing. I love working with clients who want to go beyond traditional patterns to tell their own story, whether it is a portrait of a loved one or a symbol of a milestone. Let’s make something meaningful together. 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