Personalized Portrait & Story Mehendi
Your mehendi should tell your unique story. I specialize in custom bridal henna that weaves your portraits, beloved pets, and shared memories into the design.
The heart of the wedding story, captured in henna. This design features intricate portraits of the bride and groom on each palm, ready to come together in a beautiful union.
A portrait that celebrates heritage. I depicted this bride in her traditional Maharashtrian wedding look, creating a timeless piece of art she can carry with her on her big day.
A divine blessing for a new beginning. This custom bridal mehendi features a serene portrait of Lord Ram, bringing a spiritual and personal touch to the bride's hands.
Celebrating a love as timeless as Radha and Krishna. I truly enjoy bringing these divine figures to life in my mehendi, surrounded by graceful peacocks and palace scenery.
A bride's best friend. This design was so special to create, featuring a cute portrait of the bride's pet puppy, making her mehendi truly one of a kind and full of personal love.
A symbol of strength and divinity. This Nandi bull, intricately detailed within a jharokha, was a powerful and personal element the bride wanted to include in her wedding henna.
Telling a modern love story through henna. This design includes personal motifs like the couple's favorite coffee mugs and love birds, alongside a beautiful portrait of them dancing.
A full bridal story featuring a beautiful portrait of the bride in her ghunghat (veil) on one palm. The other hand and arms are filled with traditional motifs like elephants, swans, and a wedding palanquin.
A truly royal bridal design. One palm features a portrait of the bride in a veil, while the arms are adorned with palace architecture, elephants, and a spinning wheel (charkha) motif.
This design features a cute portrait of the bride's dog, a personal touch that brought a huge smile to her face. It's combined with traditional elements like a palace and peacocks.
About Personalized Portrait & Story Mehendi
When I create your portrait mehendi, I don't just pick up a cone and start drawing. We spend time finalizing the layout for your faces, pets, or specific love story elements before we begin the application. This is a collaborative design process that takes 7 to 9 hours, so make sure you choose a comfortable spot at your home or venue where you can relax for the entire session.
Your Love Story in Henna
I view my work as an art that celebrates new beginnings. My 'Premium Storytelling' service is where tradition meets your personal journey. Whether you want to include a portrait of your partner, a sketch of your pet, or a hidden date that marks your first meeting, I turn these moments into intricate henna art.
The Process
- Consultation: We start by discussing the key elements of your relationship. You share your ideas, and I draft the layout to ensure the flow is balanced.
- Design: I use my signature 'Bharwa' style, incorporating negative space to make the portraits stand out against the traditional patterns like palace architecture and lotus motifs.
- Application: For custom portraits and storytelling designs, I use a fresh, triple-sifted organic henna paste. This ensures a rich, dark stain that lasts well into your wedding celebrations.
FAQ
Can I include human figures other than the bride and groom? Yes. I have designed pieces featuring family deities, portraits of pets, and even representations of significant wedding venues. If it is meaningful to you, we can find a way to incorporate it.
How much time should I keep aside? Custom storytelling and portrait work is a slow, meditative process. Please set aside 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted time. It is a commitment, but the result is a piece of art that is truly yours.
Do you travel for these sessions? Yes. While I am based in Mumbai and work frequently across Thane and Mulund, I travel pan-India to your wedding venue to ensure your bridal henna is done right where you are.
Shraddha More
I’m Shraddha. I started this journey because I believe 'kutlihi kala choti kiwa mothi nasate'—no art is big or small. I love turning your personal memories into bridal mehendi because it gives me a chance to be part of your story.
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