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Motifs & Patterns

Jaal (Net) Mehendi Designs: Style Guide & Booking

Jaal mehendi uses a repeating net or lattice pattern - squares, diamonds or scallops - to fill large areas of the hand, giving a dense, lace-like texture.

Time needed
30-90 minutes per arm
Indicative price
Usually ₹600-₹3,000 per hand

Where jaal (net) mehendi comes from

Jaal means "net" and borrows from jaali stone screens and textile embroidery. Artists use it to fill the space between larger motifs in bridal work, or as the whole design for a quick but rich look.

How to recognise jaal (net) mehendi

  • Repeating grid or diamond lattice
  • Dots or tiny flowers inside each cell
  • Lace-like texture
  • Fills large areas evenly

Best occasions for jaal (net) mehendi

BridesPakistani and Mughal stylesFull-arm designsFeet

Tips before you book

  1. Even grid spacing is a sign of skill - check portfolio close-ups.
  2. Jaal stains evenly, which makes it photograph well.
  3. Combine with a solid border to frame the lattice.

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Mehendi artists who can draw jaal (net) mehendi

Verified artists across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane. Share this guide with your artist when you book.

A**************** - mehendi artist in Mumbai
4.8

A****************

Mumbai
5-10 years yrs
₹1,500
per hand
A***** A**** - mehendi artist in Kurla East, Mumbai
4.8

A***** A****

Kurla East, Mumbai
2-5 years yrs
₹499
per hand
A**** S***** - mehendi artist in Mumbai
4.7

A**** S*****

Mumbai
Less than 1 year yrs
₹1,500
per hand
S****** P******* - mehendi artist in Parel , Mumbai
4.6

S****** P*******

Parel , Mumbai
1-2 years yrs
₹400
per hand
R***** S***** - mehendi artist in Kanjurmarg, MUMBAI
4.6

R***** S*****

Kanjurmarg, MUMBAI
3-5 years yrs
₹1,000
per hand
N*** S*** - mehendi artist in Bandra East, Mumbai
4.5

N*** S***

Bandra East, Mumbai
10+ years yrs
₹2,000
per hand

Related mehendi designs

Mughal Mehendi
Mughal mehendi is an ornate style inspired by Mughal architecture and miniature painting, using arches, domes, lattice screens and formal floral borders arranged in tiers up the hand.
Pakistani Mehendi
Pakistani mehendi is a fine-line style with tightly packed fillers, delicate florals and lace-like detailing that covers most of the hand, often combined with a cleaner Arabic-style outline.
Full Leg Mehendi
Full leg mehendi is a bridal design that runs from the toes and feet up the shin to the knee, creating a matching set with full-hand bridal mehendi.
Geometric Mehendi
Geometric mehendi uses straight lines, triangles, chevrons, dots and grids to build clean, modern patterns rather than traditional florals or figures.
Full Hand Bridal Mehendi
Full hand bridal mehendi is a design that covers both palms, the backs of the hands and the forearms, usually up to or past the elbow, and is the centrepiece of a bride's wedding look.

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