When it comes to Teej, more colour and sparkle never hurt. For those looking to move beyond traditional mehendi this Teej, pink could be the shade to try. While deep-brown mehendi continues to dominate festive celebrations, women are also experimenting with more unconventional hues, say mehendi artists from Delhi-NCR. Another emerging trend is embellishing mehendi with kundan or rhinestone stick-ons for an extra festive touch.
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Kundan adds the bling, pink keeps it prettyIdeal for daytime celebrations, pink mehendi is perfect for those who like to experiment, says mehendi artist Soni Khan. Anshita Saraf, who opted for classic brown mehendi for her first Teej, says, “I went for conventional mehendi since it is my first Teej. I will add kundan to embellish it further.”Niharika Jain, a lifestyle content creator, recently shared a Teej GRWM featuring kundan mehendi. She says, “I love the kundan mehendi trend because it’s a fun take on the traditional Teej look. It adds a jewellery-like, festive touch, while pink mehendi feels pretty and feminine.”
While traditional henna remains popular, people are opting for spacious designs with fine detailing. Those skipping mehendi can turn to kundan embellishments to dress up their hands and complement their Teej outfit
Shruti, a freelance mehendi artist
Those skipping mehendi can turn to kundan embellishments to dress up their hands (Pic: @mehndiwithshruti)
Jhoola, peacocks: Motifs that remain timelessPaisleys and spirals, peacocks and mini elephants, and floral jaals continue to be favourites. Young married women often prefer minimal mehendi with intricate detailing, while older women tend to opt for larger designs featuring Shiva-Parvati, Radha-Krishna on a jhoola or elaborate floral patterns. A girl on a jhoola – often depicted with her sakhi behind her – is another popular Teej motif, reflecting the tradition of women gathering around swings during Hariyali Teej.Home-visit fee per person in Delhi-NCR
- Rs 3,100 onwards for raditional mehendi
- Rs 3,100 onwards for pink mehendi
- Rs 3,500 onwards for kundan mehendi
Traditional henna remains popular (@sonis_henna)
Coloured mehendi puts a stylish spin on Teej,with shades to match your lookFrom keeping the application minimal to opting for delicate patterns in unexpected hues, coloured mehendi offers a contemporary take on a Teej ritual. Yash, a freelance mehendi artist, says, “Pink mehendi is a unique art form where we mix acrylic colours with special ingredients and apply them to the hands. Unlike traditional mehendi, it is not a permanent stain. The best part is the wide range of shades you can choose from to match your outfit.”
Kuch saal pehle tak toh iss tyohar pe fursat nahi milti thi, lekin things have changed now. For most of our regular clients, intricate mehendi is still the go-to this Teej
Raju Gola, a mehendi artist who has been in the industry for over 30 years
