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11 Arabic Mehendi Designs For A Magnificent Makeover That Every Bride Can Flaunt

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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleWedding season brings along with it the call for latest mehendi patterns. Well, we know there is no dearth of unusual, creative and fancy designs for the brides but there are styles which are ancient, and it takes you back to the roots and culture. One amongst such example is the most-desired Arabic mehendi, which is dated yet never goes out of fashion.
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Arabic mehendi dates back to thousands of years ago and has gained popularity for its bold and prominent designs. Bolder strokes, thick outlines, jet-black look and flowy designs makes the Arabic mehendi a craze and obsession among Indian women. Leaves, architectural patterns, dots, vines and circles are few of the motifs, which are unique to this specific mehendi designs. Brides can surely have some inspiration from these eye-catching patterns to enrich their palms and feet. The extra-rich, striking and trendy Arabic designs will give your mehendi a magnificent makeover.
#1. Simple and suave

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Simple and effortless designs not only consume lesser time, but are also easy to manage and carry. Brides can go for the uncomplicated motifs like simple bel or a large flower, and flaunt a soothing yet appealing sense of style.

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Also, those who don’t want to have their hands full, can try the light yet awesome versions of this.
#2. Playful paisleys

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Brides can look their traditional best on their D-day with the age-old paisley patterns on their hands and feet. Paisleys are anyway every Indian woman’s favourite as it looks neither too full nor too less.

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Make sure you use these motifs at the right places to flatter the overall ceremonial look.
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#3. Out-of-the box

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Boxes can always take your style quotient a notch higher. Plain boxes or the checks enriched with intricate details, will make sure your mehendi is perfectly groomed up for the big day.
#4. Artful hearts

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Hearts are classic and can never go out of style. So, this season you can ditch the conventional flowers and creepers, and instead go for the innovative shape to woo your partner.

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You can also zero in on chequered or designer hearts to have on or the back of your palms.
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#5. Attractive arches

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Call it half circle, moon shape or the arch; these curvy mehendi designs are for those who love everything feminine. So, brides-to-be can take advantage of this creative and twirly patterns and get this drafted for the completely new henna style.
#6. Tattoo type

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Surprisingly, these most-appealing and intense patterns are super easy to get drafted. The shaded tattoo-like mehendi is an all-time hit among youth and a super-choice for the young brides-to-be.
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#7. Divine dots

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The tiny and humble dots add enough sass and femininity, without adding volume to the mehendi laden hands. Plus, putting dots on the palms is an easy exercise too.

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Brides shall not wait and must dive into the dashing dots for that cute charm.
#8. Wrist-worthy

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It’s time to reinvent the way you have been wearing mehendi on your hands. This time focus on your wrist with some unique and splendid designs.

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Brides can go for evolving and offbeat patterns like sun, butterfly, birds, spiral etc. Anything descending from top of your wrist will look intricate and regal to add to your D-day.
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#9. Intricate and heavy

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You may go ahead with a number of imaginable mehendi designs on your hands, but there is still a certain charm to those understated and traditional mehendi designs.

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A heavy and majestic Arabic mehendi captures instant attention and never fails to leave an impression. What say brides?
#10. Shaded effect

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The brush-stroke technique is quite a trend these days and it also stands out prominently as compared to other formats. Shaded henna is truly unique and vibrant to try and gives a whole new look to your mehendi spree.
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You can opt for a shaded leaf, feathered flowers or the classic paisleys in shades and border; the choice is yours.
#11. Gasp-worthy gaps

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This style of mehendi application can be a game changer for the brides, who wants to create a bold and appealing impact. In fact, it is like a trick for your mehendi to look updated, appealing and ethnic. So, wait not and turn heads on your big day with this chic and casual mehendi pattern.
It’s time for all brides-to-be to include the elements of Arabic mehendi art on their palms and foot and flaunt an extra-rich, luxurious and shaded look. You can opt from the stand-out designs and blend them with your own taste to complete the look. So, without any delay, make everyone gaze at your creative mehendi, as you walk down the aisle.
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