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Traditional Animal Motif Mehandi Designs

byRavi Mehandi ArtHome service across Delhi-NCR; travels pan-India for bookingsStarts from150 Per Side (Palm or Back)View full gallery

Peacocks for beauty, elephants for prosperity, and horses for strength. These traditional motifs make every mehandi design stand out.

This design showcases a bold peacock on the palm, with its feathers flowing into an intricate pattern up the arm, using negative space to make the motif pop.

Watch as I fill in the details on this full-arm design, featuring rows of charming elephants and paisley motifs.

A detailed full-arm design featuring bands of traditional motifs, including elephants, peacocks, and floral patterns.

This design for the back of the hand features a procession of elephants, a classic motif for celebrations.

A unique design featuring a beautifully shaded horse figure on the palm, perfect for adding a touch of royal elegance.

This design uses bold, dark-filled areas to highlight the pair of peacocks, creating a striking contrast in this full-arm piece.

A client showing her beautiful matching mehndi, featuring bands of elephants and intricate floral work on both hands.

A close-up of a design in progress, showing a peacock and dome motif being created on the back of the hand.

This full-arm design features bold elephant motifs under decorated canopies, creating a rich and traditional look.

A beautiful example of asymmetrical design, with both hands featuring unique peacock and floral patterns that complement each other perfectly.

About Traditional Animal Motifs

Drawing animals like peacocks, elephants, or horses requires a very steady hand to get the facial features and shading right. I use fine-tip cones for these designs so that the 3D effect really pops and the motifs look like they are coming alive on your skin.

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