Khafif mehndi design: flower trail, finger sweep, palm edge

Khafif is the light, open Gulf style of large shaded flowers and long leaves, with plenty of bare skin. These nine show a light trail of three large shaded henna flowers along the side of the hand, a sweep of leaves from the index finger across the back to the wrist, and a palm with a vine along one edge. Each is shown in warm desert sun, in an Eid evening majlis or on white marble.

• An Eid design
• A light design for a warm day
• A wedding in the Gulf
• A feet design

Frequently asked questions

What is khafif?

Khafif is the light, open Gulf style with large shaded flowers, long leaves and plenty of bare skin.

Is this the same as patch mehndi?

No. Patch mehndi uses separate islands, while khafif uses large open flowers and leaves that sweep across the hand.

Can I ask for a feet khafif?

Yes. Type it as a direction; the result is a request, not a promised match to these nine.

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