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title: "Mehndi Design Process & Sketch Tutorials in Mumbai"
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# Mehndi Design Process & Sketches

Tribe Verified · Professional mehndi artist and tutor, Mumbai.

By [Jyoti Yadav](https://mytribe.in/_jyotimehndiartist) · At studio in Bhandup West or your location across Mumbai · ₹150 Per Side/Hand (Wrist Length) (estimate)

Part of [Special Occasion Mehndi](https://mytribe.in/_jyotimehndiartist/special-occasion-mehndi). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/_jyotimehndiartist/special-occasion-mehndi/gallery)

Get a look behind the scenes at my design process. From paper sketches to final applications, see the precision and planning that goes into every bridal or party mehndi design.

## Photos and videos

- ![A full Indo-Arabic design sketched out on a hand template. This is how I plan complex layouts before applying them to the skin.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c235ccd-bfac-4176-aa39-2e3574babcdf)
- ![An Indo-Arabic design demonstration piece, showing the flow and combination of different patterns on a practice sheet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1022a3a1-8513-44c0-8585-f76bc83f2d44)
- ![A practice sheet from Day 7 of my offline mehndi class, showing how to create beautiful Arabic and Indo-Arabic side designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83b4bdee-7f9f-43ec-a9fd-58df8c923705)
- ![A beautiful Arabic jewelry-style design sketched on a hand template, perfect for brides or siders looking for an elegant and ornate look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59e3fcbf-16e7-44e8-b03e-7e07a49f0d57)
- [Video: A demonstration of a unique Arabic design with varied finger patterns, created for one of my mehndi classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/533c3ddf-458a-41f3-a031-809140ddb3e8)
- ![A collection of bridal startup patterns on a sketchpad, featuring floral, lotus, and architectural motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8977abab-f35e-4cfd-b3a5-9c8e980fe48d)
- [Video: A video showcasing the variety of startup patterns I teach, from floral vines to lotus motifs and dome designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fd1af60-0f1a-457e-94ae-433e13ada5c5)
- ![A traditional startup pattern featuring a Tulsi plant in a courtyard, surrounded by lotus flowers and dangling bells.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a51105b-0ec7-4cfb-b8da-bcb352dc764f)
- ![A lush floral bouquet design with hibiscus flowers, perfect for a tropical or summer theme. The use of negative space makes the flowers pop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bff4a6e5-0a07-4dca-9fe8-ca1077826c66)
- ![A simple and elegant floral vine, perfect as a standalone design or as an element in a larger piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cde31ae4-4306-4947-b0c0-40919c53b45e)
- [Video: A tutorial on creating a beautiful startup border using lotus motifs and intricate filler patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a5179cd-6628-42dd-ad84-c29f9d39c24c)
- [Video: A short tutorial on creating a circular cut-work design with floral elements, a popular technique for mandalas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a051e7dd-d603-41e9-97df-9b10bdcad41e)
- [Video: A video showing how to add delicate side-fillings to make a central rose motif stand out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ced3e762-6ba9-4167-9c3c-0cf3bfc1a7ef)
- [Video: A tutorial on creating a beautiful floral border with geometric patterns, perfect for cuffs and armbands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53f055ff-0475-479f-9607-ddbd8b3cb13e)
- ![A startup henna pattern featuring a beautiful floral bouquet. These practice sheets are great for perfecting new designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27a21ee4-e59a-4b24-a445-6e778bcf901e)
- ![A simple floral vine pattern, perfect for learning basic shapes and flow in henna design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7512893f-2447-439b-91a8-f142880b2a30)
- ![A traditional design sketch featuring a Tulsi plant, demonstrating how I plan out culturally significant motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0428b15-c9f0-428d-ab55-58b2bc9de36c)
- [Video: A video showcasing different startup patterns with floral and geometric elements, great for design inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/370baa03-d3d6-48fb-b41a-abb3af74b74f)
- ![A close-up of detailed finger henna, showing a variety of patterns and techniques on each finger.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74f392e9-4ecd-408c-946b-1c0243748667)
- ![Another angle of the detailed finger designs, highlighting the clean lines and intricate work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1636da4-7de3-4682-af14-c074a94b243f)
- ![A close-up of a floral startup design, showing the detail in the leaves and petals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2954a43e-3551-46c8-a016-f4bcef82c4ed)
- ![A trio of startup designs on a sketchpad, showing different options for bridal henna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10203891-6f16-4b58-aee3-899199d135b8)
- [Video: A video showing a unique Gulf-style henna design with bold lotus motifs and negative space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2482e77b-65ca-48f8-a70e-b01be78abcbd)
- ![A simple yet striking Gulf-style lotus pattern, perfect for a modern and minimalist back-of-hand design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f39d8be-76e5-481d-b8a1-dd8d484bfd79)
- [Video: A tutorial on creating a cut-work lotus design combined with baby shower motifs, showing how I blend different styles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f4ad641-9598-4430-aa1d-6d397bee98a8)
- ![A close-up of floral cut-work on fingers, a beautiful and delicate technique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d073bc6-c862-4434-8134-eec1688e33b2)
- ![Another view of the floral cut-work on fingers, showing the consistency and precision of the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc2d8ec5-9a1d-4ac7-8ebb-dee38925966f)
- ![The fresh paste of the floral cut-work on fingers, highlighting the clean application.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3169c9b1-1076-487c-bb84-2ebf44b6ac9e)
- [Video: A before-and-after video showing a hand being transformed with a beautiful palm-length floral design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/506fb77e-fea3-42ef-a539-dbe12dc2b6f8)

## About Design Process & Sketches

Before any cone touches skin, I map out every layout on paper. This preparation allows me to experiment with complex motifs like lotus bunches, architectural domes, and intricate jaali patterns, ensuring your final design is balanced, flows well, and fits your specific style request.

Whether you are looking for a unique pattern for your wedding or wanting to refine your own henna skills, seeing the foundation is helpful. I use these sketches for two main purposes: perfecting custom layouts for bridal clients and providing clear, step-by-step guidance for my students. In my Bhandup studio and online sessions, we break down these patterns into manageable steps. Beginners usually start with basic floral vines and border work, while advanced sessions focus on complex bridal figure-work and shading techniques. 

If you appreciate the detail in a piece, it usually comes down to this initial drafting. Seeing the flow of a vine or the weight of a lotus petal on paper helps me visualize how it will settle on your hand. When working on custom bridal projects, I often create a mock-up based on your jewelry or venue theme. This removes the guesswork on the day of the event. For party guests, I rely on my catalog of practice sketches to work quickly without compromising on the neatness of the design. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable with the design direction long before the henna paste is applied. If you have a specific theme or motif in mind for your upcoming event, let me know. We can use these templates as a starting point to build something custom.

## About Jyoti Yadav

I’m Jyoti, a mehndi artist and tutor based in Bhandup, Mumbai. I believe that whether it's a simple party design or a heavy bridal look, great results come from clear, intentional planning.

[See all of Jyoti Yadav's services](https://mytribe.in/_jyotimehndiartist)

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