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Graceful Peacock & Bird Mehndi Designs

bySushhTravels across Mumbai Metropolitan Area and PuneStarts from150 Per Hand (One Side)View full gallery

Peacocks are not just birds, they are a symbol of grace in my mehndi art. Here are my favorite ways to bring them to life on your hands with bold lines and fine details.

This design features a pair of peacocks in a jharokha (window) frame, with lotus details on the fingers. A very traditional and beautiful look.

The first step of the peacock design, showing the outline of the birds and the architectural frame.

The design in progress, with the checkerboard (jaali) pattern being filled in around the central peacock motif.

Continuing to add details, with swirls and dots bringing more texture to the design.

The nearly finished design, with the fingers also filled with beautiful lotus patterns.

The final, completed peacock design with bold filling. The contrast makes the peacocks the true centerpiece of the hand.

Another stage of the peacock design, showing a different style of filling for the peacock's body.

A video showing the final look of this twin peacock design, with glitter that adds a touch of sparkle.

A beautiful split design for the back of the hands, featuring a peacock on one hand and a mandala on the other.

A before and after of the henna stain for this elegant peacock design on the back of the hand.

About Graceful Peacock & Bird Motifs

Drawing a perfect peacock is all about the filling—the jali, the lotus petals, and the bold outline that makes the bird pop. I spend time on every feather because my work is my pride, and I do not believe in rushing a masterpiece. If you appreciate the patience that goes into fine-line work, you will see it in every stroke I make.

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