Peacock Mehendi Designs: Style Guide & Booking

Where peacock mehendi comes from

The peacock appears in Indian art, textiles and temple carvings and is associated with monsoon, romance and Lord Krishna. In mehendi it is often placed on the palm or the back of the hand, with the tail feathers spreading towards the fingers.

How to recognise peacock mehendi

• Fanned tail feathers with eye motifs
• Curved neck and crown
• Often paired with florals or paisleys
• Works in Indian, Indo-Arabic and minimal styles

Best occasions for peacock mehendi

Tips before you book

1. A pair of peacocks facing each other on both palms looks great in photos.
2. Ask for the tail eyes to be solid-filled for contrast.
3. Minimal versions can be just the head and neck on one finger.