--- title: "Custom Portrait and Storytelling Mehendi Designs in Mumbai" description: "Get custom portrait and storytelling mehendi designs in Mumbai. From bride-groom sketches to wedding scenes, tell your love story with intricate henna art." canonical: https://mytribe.in/shades_of_mehendi_by_priya/bridal-wedding-mehendi/portrait-storytelling-mehendi last_updated: 2025-09-28 --- # Custom Portrait and Storytelling Mehendi Designs Tribe Verified · 10 years of personalized mehendi storytelling. By [Priya Phanase](https://mytribe.in/shades_of_mehendi_by_priya) · Travels to client venues across Mumbai and pan-India · ₹7,500 per bride (estimate) Part of [Bridal & Wedding Mehendi](https://mytribe.in/shades_of_mehendi_by_priya/bridal-wedding-mehendi). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/shades_of_mehendi_by_priya/bridal-wedding-mehendi/gallery) Turn your wedding story into art. I specialize in custom hand-drawn portraits and detailed wedding scenes that make your bridal mehendi deeply personal. ## Photos and videos - ![A full bridal arm telling a story. This design includes a bride portrait on the hand and a detailed doli scene on the forearm, capturing the emotion of the wedding day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e23bb400-f5aa-4dd6-afb3-b7212d653ebf) - [Video: A tribute to Swami Samarth. This portrait mehendi is for devotees who want to carry their faith with them, with "Swami" written on the fingers for a complete design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e99ab11-bac2-48cd-9435-ee3063464dab) - [Video: This video shows the process of creating a Vithal-Rakhumai portrait, a design very close to my heart and popular among my clients in Maharashtra.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f45f2ddb-39ea-4ba4-9abc-d0147c3d97e4) - ![A classic Radha-Krishna portrait under a tree, drawn on the forearm. This kind of divine figure work is a beautiful addition to any bridal mehendi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fac268e8-3f2f-4f9a-a047-856e8d49a39c) - ![A close-up of a custom couple portrait for an engagement. I included their wedding date and the phrase "together forever" to make it extra personal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/822762ba-c462-48f5-94db-3a5111a79972) - ![Mehendi isn't just for weddings. This was a special design for a baby shower, telling the story of the couple's journey to parenthood with cute teddy bears and baby feet motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5130977a-1f5f-4c38-a4da-5d37cfb39071) - [Video: Watch as I bring a traditional bride figure to life on the palm. I focus on getting the expressions and jewellery details just right in my portrait work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/357aa6e1-4de6-489e-a1bf-3d3a7fdcb231) - ![The finished single bride portrait. This kind of figure work is perfect for the palm, surrounded by more traditional patterns on the rest of the hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bbac73de-157c-43f3-baf8-d2030aa6a296) - ![A simple yet beautiful Vithal-Rakhumai portrait on the palm. It's a wonderful way to add a personal touch of faith to your mehendi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/06bf02bc-fbf1-4ca7-99dd-d03886407a53) - ![A detailed bride portrait on the palm, complete with intricate jewellery and auspicious symbols like Om and Swastik on the fingers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/712f969d-6b15-47b0-81d5-40d2ecdda8b8) - ![This full arm design combines a bride portrait on the hand with a beautiful Radha-Krishna figure on the forearm, linked by peacock and traditional patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5eb625a-2efe-44d3-8e9b-657018168c26) - ![A lovely wedding scene showing the couple during the varmala ceremony, framed within a beautiful jharokha on the arm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23ced766-3a20-4fba-a10e-3b074308888a) - ![A close-up of a doli scene on the forearm, a very popular and emotional part of the wedding story that many brides ask for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bbed8c0-47dd-4002-b8f4-110ffaeb8e1d) - ![Another angle of the doli scene, showing the intricate details of the palanquin and the surrounding elephant and peacock motifs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed446eed-8661-4319-8f89-8e86cf593016) - ![The lower part of the arm design, featuring a sacred kalash, adding another layer of tradition to the wedding story mehendi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50a078d1-a3f4-4508-86ba-4e5ac7cfd823) - ![The complete bridal story mehendi after the stain has developed. The rich colour brings out the bride portrait, doli scene, and all the other beautiful elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cd1a7fd-1e7b-4896-9917-88e1234183b8) - ![The beautiful dark stain of a Vithal-Rakhumai portrait mehendi, captured during the wedding festivities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72be3485-0db0-4ec5-9063-ede463ef30e1) - ![A full view of the baby shower mehendi, showing how the story flows from the couple's portrait on one hand to symbols of their growing family on the other.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15d3bb8e-047b-44e2-8982-cdd69d9f42d0) - ![A closer look at the baby shower story mehendi, featuring the couple holding their baby, surrounded by symbols of love and new beginnings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/575769a3-71d6-4908-a012-e1e21fb45be4) - [Video: This reel shows the full story of a bridal mehendi, from the royal elephant on top, down to the bride in her doli on the palm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e32f660-c9ba-4709-a31f-2f035a1b2ffd) - [Video: A work-in-progress video of a detailed baraat scene, with the groom on an elephant. This is a great way to include the groom's story in the bridal mehendi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc724bd0-d8e1-4f2d-be2f-1393f1c920f6) - [Video: This video shows the complete bridal design, featuring a Radha-Krishna portrait on the palm and a baraat scene on the arm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79b41c5c-da72-4752-ac3e-fd1eedeb6fbf) - ![A beautifully stained Radha-Krishna portrait, framed by delicate leaf patterns. The dark stain makes the divine couple the centre of attention.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab9dd885-56cd-417f-9aee-98890a93d7ac) - ![The full view of the arm, showing how the Radha-Krishna portrait on the hand connects to the baraat scene on the arm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/331027b0-c2ae-482f-98fb-11b87104a0fd) - ![A close-up of the baraat mehendi, showing the groom on an elephant under a royal umbrella. The details in the elephant's decoration are a key part of this design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68f6f937-a4ae-4337-becb-8bf78bef7916) - ![Another angle of the full arm design, showcasing the beautiful flow from the portrait to the story elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d500868-88ba-41d3-9396-042dd79da398) - ![The intricate details of the baraat scene, where you can see the bride's family welcoming the groom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/daff18b3-7ee2-4730-8eed-9f0625bd7a27) - ![A final look at the stunning baraat mehendi design, filled with rich, dark henna for a bold effect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54e9b6ac-9a46-4649-982c-412d3a65f05e) - ![This full arm design features a portrait of a bride holding a kalash, a symbol of prosperity and good fortune for her new life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/853bf243-1e21-48ec-9a03-446b49982d7a) - ![A complete bridal story mehendi, with a doli scene on one hand and a bride portrait on the other, surrounded by peacocks and elephants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9289f5a-2b52-442a-b694-1188bcdb3a89) - ![A close-up of an arm design showing a bride performing a ritual, a very personal moment captured in henna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bab77dff-fe77-46d0-9317-513d1e76bc6b) - ![The full view of the story mehendi after staining, showing the rich, dark colour that makes every detail stand out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/29f5baf1-b378-4bbb-8451-6a5dbad2cd97) - ![The outline of a baraat scene, showing the first step in creating these detailed story designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebc19927-700f-4488-8409-7e4d40532983) - ![A special tribute portrait of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, which I did during a seminar. It shows how any face can be captured in henna.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e91564d8-417a-40c1-9859-5892e2358b06) - ![A unique bridal mehendi telling the story of a bride who is a doctor, with a stethoscope and other medical symbols woven into the design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d36220f-e758-4536-8dec-92675cb0c7e5) - [Video: Watch me create this beautiful Radha-Krishna portrait. This video shows the careful shading and line work that goes into making these figures look so real.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8443c9b7-5876-4bbb-9a49-7e5b2856018d) - ![A full arm design created as a demo for my students, featuring a couple portrait and their initials inside interlocking rings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a98b64b-873a-4bae-8b73-3c9c7d6feb75) - ![The first sketch of a baraat scene. This is where the custom design process begins, with a simple outline before I fill in the details.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84e3fb86-8e05-45fd-b313-eb40eacf40b8) - [Video: A video showing the step-by-step process of drawing a royal elephant and other traditional motifs for a bridal arm design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82290876-6ec1-4c85-b9f8-415b242f1ddf) ## About Portrait & Storytelling Mehendi Because these designs involve custom portraits and specific wedding scenes, I prefer to finalize the narrative flow with you well before the wedding date. We will look at your reference photos together to ensure the expressions and jewelry details are exactly what you want. ### How We Design Your Story Portrait mehendi is more than just a design; it is a conversation. Whether you want a scene from your baraat, a doli, or a classic depiction of deities like Radha-Krishna or Vithal-Rakhumai, I focus on capturing the emotion rather than just drawing lines. ### The Technique To make your portraits stand out, I use a negative space technique. By darkening the background surrounding the faces, the details of your portraits pop. This requires a steady hand and a deep understanding of henna density, which is why I personally execute all portrait work to ensure the likeness matches your photos. ### Planning Your Design Since these designs are customized to your specific wedding story, we need to plan ahead. * **Reference Photos:** For couple portraits or wedding scenes, send me your favorite photos. We will discuss which ones will look best when drawn in henna. * **Design Placement:** We will decide together whether these belong on the palm, the back of the hand, or the forearm to ensure they are visible and well-balanced with the rest of your bridal patterns. * **Narrative Flow:** Think of your hands as a storybook. We can arrange your wedding date, your initials, and your proposal scene in a way that flows naturally from your fingertips to your elbows. Everything used is my homemade, natural henna. It is about the quality of the stain as much as it is about the art. If you are looking for something that is truly yours and not a catalogue design, let’s talk. ## About Priya Phanase I am Priya. After a decade of sketching and teaching, I still get restless if I am not mixing henna or trying a new design. For me, bridal mehendi is not just a pattern, it is a chapter of your life written on your palms. 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