Sure, we love a modern minimal mehndi, but there’s nothing quite like traditional Indian designs. The beauty about going the classic route is that it will never go out of style. Moreover, it’s the intricacy of patterns that makes traditional henna creations work of art for the palms of your hands. Traditional mehndi often juxtaposes paisleys, peacocks, jaals, elephants, florals, portraits and mandalas. The best artists are also known to create a couple’s love story and portraits with the classic thick and thin strokes with utmost finesse for the most unique styles. The sky is truly the limit.
Whether you are a bride ready with a folder of references or on the lookout for standout traditional designs, you’re in for a treat. We have put together a gallery of the UK’s best henna artists along with their best of the best henna designs for you to explore. You can also trust them to customise your bridal mehndi to the T.
Jaya Mehndi
Jaya Bhudiya has beautified a number of brides and her tribes in the UK and around the world. Her unique designs and embroidery-like styles make her stand out. Expect her to inject your personal touch to every design. While traditional intricate mehndi is her expertise, the artist is also renowned for her white henna creations. Although non-conventional when it comes to the material, she can create exquisite Indian patterns using it. Seen here are some of our favourites.
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Jaya Mehndi
Instagram: @Jaya_Mehndi_Artist
CK Creatives
Chetna Kava behind CK Creatives is popular amongst brides and bridesmaids for her creative henna designs. She offers a range of designs, ranging from over-the-top traditional designs that can go up to your forearms to minimal yet sophisticated creations just for your palms. Not only are her designs famous, but Chetna is known for her speed and calm demeanour. The clarity and colour of the mehndi, as seen here, will be all the proof you need.
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CK Creatives
Instagram: @CK_Creatives
Manraj Henna
Mehndi artist Manraj Tawana behind Manraj Henna needs no introduction. The artist specialises in the most intricate and personalised bridal artworks. Her one-of-a-kind ideas on customizations, especially when it comes to symmetrical and super stylish half and half mehndi, is totally worth the buzz. If you’re a traditional bride curating your traditional mehndi mood board, we have compiled three unique designs by Manraj that you can bookmark for your special occasion. Scroll through to check out our gallery.
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Manraj Henna
Instagram: @Manraj_Henna
KV Mendhi
Eminent mehndi artist and the founder of KV Mendhi, Kavita’s forte is infusing classic wedding mehndi with personal details of the bride with her signature touch. From traditional architectural patterns to nature, Kavita borrows inspiration from everywhere to create unique patterns. Symmetrical, unique, bold and intricate define her aesthetic when it comes to bridal henna designs. Kavita has even gone as far as translating the couple’s entire love story on the palms. Check out some of her work for ideas.
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KV Mehndi
Instagram: @KVMendhi