Custom Portrait & Storytelling Mehendi
Available across Navi Mumbai
I create mehendi designs with hand-drawn portraits and scenes from your life using your photos and ideas, so your mehendi tells your story.
Pricing Guide
Single Realistic Portrait (Palm)
Design Scope
- One Realistic Face: Detailed rendering of a single face (approx. 3-4 inches) placed centrally on the palm.
- Subject Options: Groom, Deity (Ganesha/Sai Baba), Historical Figure, or a family member.
- Framing: Portrait is enclosed in a decorative frame (Jharokha style, floral wreath, or circular halo) so it integrates with the rest of the mehendi.
Technique & Specs
- Method: Stencil-transfer base used for 100% feature accuracy, followed by freehand shading.
- Material: 100% Organic, triple-sifted homemade henna paste for fine needle-point work.
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes application time.
Bride & Groom Portrait Set
Design Scope
- Dual Portraits: Rendering of both Bride and Groom. Can be a combined motif on one palm or split across left and right palms.
- Continuity: If drawn on separate palms, design includes connecting motifs (garlands or holding hands) visible when hands are joined.
- Personalization: Integration of names, hashtags, or wedding dates within the art.
Detailing Level
- Attire Focus: High detail on traditional clothing (Sherwani texture, Saree draping, Pheta/Turban) and jewelry.
- Precision: Uses ultra-fine tip cones (0.3mm) for eyelashes and fabric patterns.
- Requirement: High-resolution reference photos needed 2-3 days in advance.
- Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours application time.
Thematic Storytelling Sleeve (Forearm)
Coverage & Themes
- Area: Complete narrative design covering the forearm (approx. 6-8 inches length).
- Baby Shower (Dohale Jevan): Motifs include baby feet, cradle, teddy bear, toys, pregnant mother figure, and traditional symbols.
- Love Story: Depiction of relationship milestones (Proposal location, hobbies, coffee dates, travel icons).
Composition Details
- Style: Mix of semi-realistic figures, caricatures, and calligraphy text.
- Shading: Uses 'Negative Space' (dark background, light skin) to make specific characters pop.
- Process: Includes pre-appointment phone consultation to map story elements.
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours per forearm.
About Custom Portrait & Storytelling Mehendi
Why I Love Portrait Mehendi
Daha varshapurvi, I started with simple patterns, but now, portrait mehendi has become my passion. There’s pure joy in turning your memories into something you can wear on your skin. For me, it’s not just about mehendi - it’s about capturing your story, your people, your special moments. Majhya kamat mala khup maza yeto, especially when the design means something to you.
What I Can Create for You
- Hand-drawn couple portraits in mehendi, using your photos. Dancing, wedding looks, or just happy faces - all possible.
- Individual portraits: maybe yourself, a family member, or even Raje (King), like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Spiritual figures mehendi art: Radha-Krishna, Shiva-Parvati, Vithal-Rukmini add a divine touch.
- Custom life story mehendi: Scenes from your wedding, doli (palanquin), peacocks, elephants, or baby shower memories like tiny feet or ‘Coming Soon’ messages.
My Process
- I always start with your ideas and reference photos.
- Details are everything: I focus on expressions, clothes, jewellery, so the portrait really looks like you.
- For really complex figures, I use a stencil just for the outline, but all the fine work is done by hand.
- I use shading techniques for a detailed 3D effect mehendi.
Sometimes, the process takes time and patience, but swatahcha asava - it should truly feel like it’s yours. The result? Mehendi that’s more than a design - it’s your story in art.
Meet your Expert
Priya Phanase
329 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, we’re Shades of Mehendi from Navi Mumbai. Ten years in, still loving every bit of this art. Mehendi isn’t just patterns for us, it’s a way to connect. Our students come from everywhere—Vashi, Roha, CST—and we end up more like friends than classmates. Classes get lively, sometimes we scold, but only to help you get better. Like Maharaj said, ‘Rajya chhota ka asena, pan swatahcha asava.’ You should own your journey, even if it’s small.
My Work
All Kinds of Mehendi Art - We do bridal, sangeet, engagement, portrait, and customized mehendi designs for any occasion.
Professional Mehendi Classes - Teaching is our favorite. From basics to bridal, we share everything—even mehendi paste making secrets.
More Than Just Classes - Students become friends. We guide, encourage, and help you become a pro. Your growth matters most.
Customized Bridal Mehendi - We travel across Mumbai for brides. Designs are personal—flowers, portraits, or your love story, all possible.
