--- title: "Mehndi Motifs and Custom Design Ideas in Mumbai" description: "Browse unique mehndi motifs including peacocks, elephants, and pichwai designs. Get custom mehndi design inspiration from expert artist Leena in Mumbai." canonical: https://mytribe.in/leenamehndiartist/event-mehndi-services/design-lookbook-motifs-concepts last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # Mehndi Motifs and Custom Design Ideas Tribe Verified · Mumbai-based Mehndi Artist since 2005 By [Leena Purabiya](https://mytribe.in/leenamehndiartist) · Travels to venues across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹250 per guest (estimate) Part of [Event Mehndi Services](https://mytribe.in/leenamehndiartist/event-mehndi-services). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/leenamehndiartist/event-mehndi-services/gallery) These are my sketchbook favorites. Pick your preferred symbols, and I will weave them into your custom mehndi design for a truly personal touch. ## Photos and videos - ![A collection of four different elegant peacock motifs. These can be used as central elements in a bridal design or as standalone features for guest mehndi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5360593-4d06-4538-8762-7220c7d3d754) - ![A pair of royal elephants, intricately decorated. These majestic figures are a popular choice for bridal mehndi, symbolizing strength and prosperity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db67dad1-d4a3-4bdc-9a72-5c8a0b636b15) - ![Another beautiful pair of decorated elephants. These can be placed facing each other on opposite hands for a symmetrical bridal look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dac4f3d9-6589-472d-96b9-74e98c495df5) - ![A repeating pattern of small, decorated elephants. This is a great way to practice consistency and can be used to create a unique border or filler.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8eec8606-3d8a-4688-b3ff-141bf53b800d) - ![A detailed elephant motif with its trunk holding a lotus spray. This is a beautiful and auspicious design element for any traditional mehndi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/825461aa-4cc8-48fa-be58-0f2a3279e58e) - [Video: A video showing the creation of the elephant and lotus motif. You can see the process of layering the henna to create shading and dimension.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c110cd31-f8bf-4af3-b540-9dfd0c0c09f2) - [Video: A video showcasing a beautiful Pichwai-style cow and lotus design. This traditional art form translates wonderfully into henna, creating a unique and spiritual motif.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61a1de00-687c-4bdd-a5f9-ae64b660903a) - ![The completed Pichwai cow design. The use of negative space and delicate shading brings this classic Indian art style to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1940e58-a490-439c-b893-f8b8d5cdc54b) - ![The outline of the Pichwai cow design. This shows the foundational line work before the detailed filling is added.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8881747-b6d6-4afa-9a9c-e6cf3746dbd9) - [Video: A video of a swan mandala design in progress. This shows how I build the scene, starting with the swans and adding the surrounding lotuses and water.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c516ecb5-120f-41f4-b34b-13c25133292e) - ![The finished swan mandala, a symbol of love and grace. This circular design is perfect for the palm of the hand or as a central feature in a larger piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ac99dd6-e7d7-40fd-8c29-ebe6bccaef86) - ![A beautiful swan motif, perfect as a decorative element. The two swans form a heart shape, making it a romantic addition to any bridal design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47ed667c-6e52-4e31-8df0-c31ebd2499ce) - ![A collection of four different jharokha (window) and dome motifs. These architectural elements can feature lotuses, elephants, or intricate patterns inside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dafa1c6-9edc-4901-a0ab-fd484b554622) - ![A beautiful shehnai-themed design, perfect for a wedding. This motif depicts traditional drums (dhol) inside an architectural frame, evoking the sounds of a celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78b50634-b323-48b3-b661-37de6f132142) - ![The simple outline of a jhumka (earring) inside a dome. This is the first step in creating a detailed architectural element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/baf941aa-d223-4e03-859a-8c6ae36ac03b) - ![Adding peacocks to the dome outline. This shows how I can build upon a simple element to create a more complex and beautiful design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adc3477b-439b-4df5-9824-6aa50c3b90f3) - ![The finished heavy start-up piece for a forearm. The design features a jhumka in a dome, flanked by peacocks and sitting atop a lotus band.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0480f85b-05ee-498d-a737-f641228d3200) - ![A beautiful Ganesha motif seated on a lotus flower. Lord Ganesha is a popular and auspicious choice for starting any bridal mehndi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bece9791-252c-4afc-abfc-0d1129c034f1) - [Video: A video showing the practice of drawing a tiny Ganesha motif for a border design. Precision is key for these small, detailed elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40826461-961c-4a69-a041-f824e13b1439) - ![A collection of unique floral and paisley motifs. These are perfect for filling space in a larger design or as standalone elements for guest mehndi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16fd1a57-8134-45a3-85d5-bf877b249cd8) - [Video: A video showing a variety of floral butis (small motifs). These are essential building blocks for creating intricate and beautiful henna designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/359448c9-c3c8-40a9-a02a-325a1c8f636d) - ![Another collection of floral butis and a central lotus motif. Practicing these small elements ensures my designs are always sharp and beautiful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd19f333-829c-407f-a18b-09f4c28a3173) - ![A practice sheet of various border and band designs. These are crucial for structuring a full-arm bridal mehndi and connecting different parts of the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cef0169f-7e2f-421e-a418-04d05807a65f) - ![More practice with intricate border designs. These bands feature peacocks, elephants, and lotuses, perfect for adding detail to a bridal piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b46b002-f5ae-48de-ae50-4500e06dd1bf) - ![A practice sheet showing a beautiful floral Arabic-style design. The swirling flowers and leaves create a sense of movement and elegance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/346b8f50-1d83-4f2b-a4cd-81e536ef49f6) - [Video: A video of the floral Arabic design being created. This shows how the different floral elements are connected to form a cohesive pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa974bba-6e20-4d58-b611-3774e7bc0804) - ![A beautiful Arabic-style design on a practice hand. This is a great example of a full and intricate pattern for a wedding guest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54a1401b-c2ac-411a-a1d3-2a666f0ac6f3) - ![A practice design combining various elements like peacocks, florals, and geometric patterns. This is how I experiment with new combinations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cc3861b-7a67-44dc-b64d-c3e97f238116) - [Video: A video showing the creation of a full-hand practice design. You can see the different sections coming together, from the peacock cuff to the intricate fillers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01b541bb-af19-4d45-8946-a1eea69987d1) - ![The completed practice design, showcasing a mix of traditional and modern elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/850dad6b-44c8-40a6-8d68-1c2b733475a5) - ![A practice design featuring a central floral mandala and a peacock cuff. The fingers have simple, elegant floral tips.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e05c2aa-ba43-4924-99ee-e0017d7bb3b7) - [Video: A video showing the creation of the practice design with the peacock cuff and floral mandala.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7589cb6a-4617-4b34-87ab-a36713aaa638) - ![An intricate practice design featuring a large peacock on the palm. The wrist is adorned with a geometric pattern and a smaller peacock motif.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6ba6f2e-fdf3-49f2-97dc-588b4482df6f) - [Video: A video showing the process of creating the peacock-centric practice design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34a1c716-2687-4f1e-9d10-2f355e1dfb84) - ![A beautiful practice design inspired by another artist. The pattern features a delicate vine pattern and a bold cuff with a lotus and jhumkas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4e7b2f0-0a65-4e69-95bc-43c548e90d4d) - [Video: A video showing the creation of the inspired practice design, highlighting the intricate details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c8652ec-fec9-4779-a947-07bccb88e69c) - [Video: A video of another practice design, this one featuring a large lotus cuff and an elephant motif on the palm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94195599-bcb1-4280-bf57-209e94c0daf6) - ![The completed practice design with the lotus cuff, elephant, and peacock motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0b18ca8-71cb-4532-b979-8ea22e9ecb6f) - ![A close-up of the upper portion of the practice design, showing the detailed lotus cuff.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b943cdcb-3f54-4bd5-ad13-48de306fd71a) - ![The beginning of the lotus cuff practice, showing the bold outline and initial shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/461d22dd-b073-43c6-82a7-ffb1a78141e4) - ![The lotus cuff element on its own. This can be used as a beautiful start to any full-arm design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42966f7c-67e6-4382-a904-a87b72be8e32) - [Video: A video showing the creation of a beautiful, intricate practice design with lotus and paisley elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40b84fb7-3d19-4460-b626-a675de8b3b6e) - ![The completed practice design, a beautiful example of a siders mehndi pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6279142f-c5dd-485d-8952-621f8575644c) - ![A partial view of the practice design, showing the delicate vine work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31a92a75-5f8c-4c33-a7ae-c2cbae10bc73) - ![A close-up of a lotus cuff practice element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1c2b0bc-b14c-4ea6-b0a4-ead6bb789aef) - ![A practice design for a full-hand pattern, featuring elephants and birds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb1bad04-56e0-4611-8b18-a44dc0ea3469) - [Video: A video showing the creation of another intricate practice design with lotus and paisley motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4e295ab-8e14-412a-a263-b06e1807cef0) - ![A practice design featuring a peacock and swirling paisley patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/353097bc-d4ac-42f0-80f1-71f567e3cdb6) - ![The beginning stages of a practice design, showing the outline for the fingers and palm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de1730c5-56d7-4385-8fc1-d2a9aa1af08e) - [Video: A video showing the creation of a practice design with a peacock and paisley theme.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f93887f0-5b3a-4cec-9749-c65caf1bf0f4) - ![A beautiful motif featuring three lotuses and two small elephants, perfect for a cuff or central piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcadc6cd-883d-4866-b99b-c98d0011c61a) - ![A practice sheet with two different floral bunch motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ece0a3a9-7116-44f0-a7ee-ea7ea1c4e1e1) - [Video: A video showing the creation of a large peacock motif within an architectural frame.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f799477b-c2c9-446c-846b-c1a1450066ba) - ![A modern, abstract floral bunch motif.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67ca9eec-8017-4064-a511-0d44715c070b) - [Video: A video showing the process of creating the abstract floral bunch, from outline to full shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7422d5c7-ed16-43b6-b129-6bb569192ae0) - [Video: Another video of the abstract floral bunch being created.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bb552a8-4a02-4dbf-a9cb-ee2df7234d15) - [Video: A video showing the creation of another abstract floral design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a518addc-a008-45ca-8c97-5e8dbeae0072) - ![The completed abstract floral design, a unique and modern choice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a41dae4d-a63e-4c1c-9717-fa7da50e5376) - ![A beautiful lotus bouquet motif, perfect for a wrist or arm band.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/227a134f-61e0-489f-ad57-1fcefce26545) - ![A full-arm practice design featuring elephants and a central kalash motif.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb4d6ca0-54fd-43d7-8b19-a6541a2db96f) - ![A close-up of the elephant band from the practice design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/827fb1ef-7df2-4f6b-9d04-5e134002c8eb) ## About Design Lookbook: Motifs & Concepts When you choose a design, it should reflect your personality. Whether you want traditional peacocks or a specific cultural motif like a Pichwai cow, I help you select elements that blend perfectly with your overall theme. It is about more than just a picture; it is about building a design that tells your unique story. Choosing the right motifs is the first step in creating a beautiful bridal look. My sketchbook is full of elements that hold deep meaning, from the grace of swans and elephants to the detailed architecture of jharokhas. Many brides come to me knowing they want something traditional, but they are not sure how to tie it all together. That is where I step in. We can mix and match these concepts to suit your preferences. If you love a specific Pichwai cow design or want a mandala as a central feature, we can build the rest of the hand coverage around that focal point. I believe in 'Kala SARASWATI Ma Deti hai' (Art is a gift from Goddess Saraswati), and I treat every custom design as a blessing. Whether you are in Goregaon or anywhere else in the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, I am happy to sit down and sketch out a layout that fits your vision. I focus on precise line work and shading to make sure these motifs pop against your skin. If you are undecided, feel free to browse these concepts and tell me what catches your eye. We can then refine the size, placement, and surrounding patterns to ensure the final result is exactly what you imagined for your big day. ## About Leena Purabiya I am Leena. Mehndi is a blessing, and I put my heart into every stroke. Whether you want a simple elephant motif or a full narrative design, I am here to make it happen. 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