--- title: "Custom Mehandi Design Process and Patterns in Mumbai" description: "Looking for custom mehandi? Explore my design process and patterns, from traditional grids to personalized motifs. I create unique henna designs for Mumbai weddings and events." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ravina_nagaonkar_mehandi/guest-festive-mehandi/my-process-design-book last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # My Mehandi Design Process and Patterns Tribe Verified · Professional Mehandi artist based in Mumbai. By [Ravina Nagaonkar](https://mytribe.in/ravina_nagaonkar_mehandi) · At your venue across the Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹250 Per Hand Side (estimate) Part of [Guest & Festive Mehandi](https://mytribe.in/ravina_nagaonkar_mehandi/guest-festive-mehandi). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ravina_nagaonkar_mehandi/guest-festive-mehandi/gallery) A look at how I build my designs. From grid work to custom elements, here is what goes into making your mehandi unique. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A look at a happy client's mehandi ceremony. My team and I are experienced in handling large groups for weddings and other events, ensuring everyone gets a beautiful design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d750413d-1c81-4c20-ba54-67ae0df8c5bb) - [Video: Behind the scenes at a 'Mehandi Samarambh' (Mehandi Ceremony). Here you can see me and my team applying henna for multiple guests at once.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec25ca4f-0ea5-4e35-8898-55a346428f0b) - ![A page from my design book showing a wide variety of floral shapes, leaves, and hanging elements like jhumkas and paisleys that can be incorporated into your custom mehandi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e961af08-fa0b-45b8-a3b9-b1b68d4c7b03) - ![This shows my practice sheet for various 'Grid work' or 'Jaal' patterns. These intricate nets are a key element in many traditional Indian mehandi designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c5ea377-30c7-4d1f-b343-e286bc44f19d) - ![A look at different 'Filling work' techniques I use to create texture and depth in my mehandi designs, from delicate dots to bold, shaded areas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/985f01f1-0b9c-4421-a42c-1ea3b0ff8041) - ![These are the 'Basic shapes' that form the foundation of all mehandi art. Mastering these simple lines, curves, and swirls is key to creating complex and beautiful patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7986b134-f8fd-4ab2-a48b-3bb15eef4fbc) - ![A collage of different engagement and bridal mehandi designs, showing how I can incorporate couple initials and ring symbols into the artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82739be4-c338-4b2f-823b-9cd1406ceffd) ## About My Process & Design Book I don’t believe in templates. Before I start, we pick specific elements, like the grid patterns or floral trails you see here, and assemble them to match your outfit and the event vibe. It ensures you get a design that is truly yours, not something pulled from a generic catalogue. My approach to mehandi is about building the design element by element. Whether it is a simple Arabic trail or a complex bridal piece, I use a base of fundamental shapes—curves, swirls, and lines—to create a pattern that fits your hand proportions perfectly. For weddings and big events, I work with a team to handle multiple guests efficiently. We manage group bookings across Mumbai, ensuring everyone gets a consistent level of detail, whether you want minimalist mandalas or dense, traditional Indian fillings. If you are planning for a wedding, we can discuss themes, specific motifs you want to include, and the overall density of the henna. I also specialize in baby shower designs that incorporate text, portraits, and special symbols. Since I use only natural henna mixed with eucalyptus oil, my designs provide deep color. My team and I focus on clean application, and if the venue allows, we finish with a lemon-sugar sealant to help the stain develop well. ## About Ravina Nagaonkar I am Ravina. I don't just apply henna; I build patterns element by element. Whether you need a quick guest design or a full bridal story, I work with you to make sure it feels personal, not a copy of someone else's work. 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