Flower Mehandi Design: Simple, Rose and Lotus Mehandi

24 designs, updated 3 October 2026

Difficulty: EasyMediumHard

Flower mehandi design is the first thing most of us learn, and it never goes out of style. This page has 24 flower mehandi designs: simple flowers, gulab wali mehandi with roses, lotus mehandi, flower bel patterns and fuller flower back hand designs.

Phool wali mehandi suits every occasion, from a school function to a wedding. For more vine patterns, see our bel mehandi design page, and for a mix of florals and lines try the Arabic mehandi design gallery.

Each design shows its level and time, so you can pick a mehndi flower that fits your day.

Simple Flower Mehandi Design

Flower flower mehandi design simple enough for a first try: a few petals, a leaf or two, and clean skin around them.

Mehandi flower design with daisies climbing up the index finger — Easy 8 minSmall daisies climb the index finger one above another. Quick, simple and about 8 minutes.

Simple flower mehandi with one big bloom in the centre of the palm — Easy 15 minOne big bloom in the palm with dotted fingers. A neat choice for school or office, about 15 minutes.

Flower mehandi simple cluster of tiny flowers at the wrist — Easy 10 minA cluster of tiny flowers sits on the wrist like a corsage. About 10 minutes and very sweet.

Mehandi design flower with a pair of tulips rising from the wrist — Easy 12 minTwo tulips rise on thin stems from the wrist into the palm. Clean and simple, about 12 minutes.

Gulab Wali Mehandi: Rose Designs

Gulab wali mehandi uses rose motifs with layered or shaded petals. Roses look best with a medium cone tip for shading.

Gulab wali mehandi with shaded roses in a trail across the back hand — Medium 25 minShaded roses run in a trail from the index finger to the wrist. About 25 minutes, great for parties.

Rose flower mehandi design with a small bouquet in the palm — Medium 30 minA bouquet of roses tied with a ribbon. Romantic for an engagement, about 30 minutes.

Gulab mehandi design with rosebuds on each fingertip and a wrist rose — Easy 20 minRosebuds on each fingertip with one big rose at the wrist. Neat and about 20 minutes.

Gulab wali mehandi with rose centred mandala on the back hand — Medium 30 minA mandala with a rose in its heart. Rich but not heavy, about 30 minutes.

Gulab wali mehandi with a rose ring on the finger and a dotted chain — Easy 15 minA small rose drawn as a ring with a dotted chain to the wrist. Jewellery look in about 15 minutes.

Lotus Mehandi Design

Lotus mehandi is a favourite for pujas and weddings. These lotus mehandi designs range from simple outlines to full palm work.

Lotus mehandi on back hand with layered petals and fine filling — Medium 25 minA layered lotus with fine lines in every petal. About 25 minutes with a fine cone.

Lotus mehandi design with lotus pond band around the wrist — Easy 20 minA band of small lotuses and lily pads around the wrist. About 20 minutes, very pretty for Teej.

Mehandi designs simple lotus on fingers with tiny buds — Easy 12 minTiny lotuses sit on the lower part of each finger. Simple, quick and about 12 minutes.

Lotus mehandi full palm with big lotus and jaal for brides — Hard 60 minA big lotus with jaal all around for brides or close family. About 1 hour.

Flower Bel Mehandi

A flower bel is a vine of flowers that flows across the hand. It is one of the easiest ways to cover the hand with phool wali mehandi.

Phool wali mehandi with a curved flower bel along the palm edge — Easy 18 minA curved bel hugs the edge of the palm. Light, graceful and about 18 minutes.

Flower bel mehandi with two vines crossing on the back hand — Medium 28 minTwo flower vines cross in the middle of the hand. A little more detail, about 28 minutes.

Flower mehandi bel wrapping around the thumb to the wrist — Easy 15 minThe bel wraps around the thumb and ends at the wrist. Pretty from both sides, about 15 minutes.

Flower Back Hand Mehandi Design

These flower mehandi designs fill more of the back hand. They look rich for weddings and festivals.

Flower back hand mehandi with a big hibiscus and leaves — Medium 22 minA big hibiscus with a long stamen sits in the middle. About 22 minutes and very eye catching.

Flower mehandi design on back hand with a sunflower and checks — Medium 25 minA sunflower with a checked centre and petals all around. About 25 minutes, cheerful for haldi.

Flower back hand mehandi fully filled with mixed florals — Hard 50 minMixed flowers fill the back hand and fingers. Wedding ready, about 50 minutes.

Mehandi flower design with marigold garland band across back hand — Medium 30 minA marigold garland drapes across the hand like a toran. Festive and about 30 minutes.

Flower mehandi on back hand with a cherry blossom branch — Easy 18 minA thin branch with small blossoms. Delicate and modern, about 18 minutes.

How to Draw a Mehandi Flower Step by Step

Put a small dot or circle for the centre.
Draw the petals around it. Five rounded petals is the easiest start.
Add a second ring of petals for a fuller bloom.
Shade half of each petal with a lighter press, or fill with lines.
Add two leaves and a stem or vine to join flowers together.

Practise these steps on paper first. Our mehandi kaise lagaye guide shows how to hold the cone.

Which Flower Suits Which Occasion

Flower	Best for	Look
Rose (gulab)	Engagement, parties	Romantic, shaded
Lotus	Puja, Teej, weddings	Traditional, calm
Marigold	Diwali, haldi	Festive, round
Small daisies	School, office	Simple, light

Tips for Neat Flower Mehandi

Use a fine tip for petals so the lines stay thin and clear.
Keep petal sizes even. Uneven petals are the most common mistake.
Leave a little gap between flowers so the stain does not merge.
Keep paste on 4 to 8 hours and avoid water for 12 to 24 hours.

Common questions

Which flower mehandi design is easiest for beginners?

Start with a five petal flower with a dot centre and two leaves. Place three of them on the back hand and you have a full simple design. It takes about 10 minutes.

How do I make gulab wali mehandi?

Draw a small spiral for the centre, then add curved C-shaped petals around it, getting bigger as you go out. Shade the inner side of each petal. Add two pointed leaves to finish.

What does a lotus mehandi mean?

The lotus stands for purity and new beginnings in Indian tradition. That is why lotus mehandi is popular for pujas, Teej and weddings. It also looks balanced in the centre of the palm.

How long does a flower mehandi design take?

Simple flowers take 8 to 15 minutes. Rose trails, lotus designs and flower bels take 15 to 30 minutes. A fully filled flower back hand can take close to an hour.

Is phool wali mehandi good for kids?

Yes, simple flowers are perfect for kids because they are quick and cute. Use only natural henna for children. See more ideas on our kids mehandi design page.

How do I get a dark stain on flower mehndi?

Seal the dry paste with lemon and sugar, keep it on for 4 to 8 hours, and avoid water for 12 to 24 hours. Natural henna starts orange and darkens to reddish brown over 24 to 48 hours.

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