Kalash mehndi design: kalash palm, twin kalash, kalash in arch

The kalash, a decorated pot with mango leaves and a coconut, is the auspicious motif many Marwari and North Indian brides choose. The pictures use it three ways: one large pot at the centre of the palm, a pair of small pots over a jaal net, and one under a temple arch with bells. Each comes in bold black, fine detail or henna brown. Type a change, such as with diya, and the design is drawn from that request.

• a bridal palm with the kalash at the centre
• a festival or puja design for the hand
• a reference sheet for a henna artist

Frequently asked questions

What is a kalash?

A decorated pot, often topped with mango leaves and a coconut, that stands for auspicious beginnings at Hindu weddings and festivals.

How do the three kalash designs differ?

One is a single large pot in the palm, one is a pair of pots at the base of the fingers, and one sits under an arch with bells.

Can I add a diya or change the hand?

Yes. Type the change, such as with diya or a left hand, and the request is drawn from those words.

Are these photographs?

No. They are flat design sheets drawn on white paper.

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