Bespoke henna, drawn by hand

Your story, in henna

Intricate bridal and celebration henna, balancing the richness of tradition with a refined, contemporary hand.

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Intricate bridal henna across an open palm with gold and red bangles
Full henna designs on both arms of a bride
Packages

Henna packages

By appointment only. Please book at least one hour before your visit.

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Mini Mehndi

Palm, fingers or wrist

Small, elegant designs for any day — a little celebration you can carry with you.

From $15

Mini Mehndi henna design example
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Classic Dulhaan

Both hands, just past the wrist

Graceful bridal henna with fine, intricate detail for your most beautiful day.

From $250

Classic Dulhaan henna design example
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Shehzadi

Hands to mid-arm, plus feet

Rich detail climbing to the mid-arm, paired with lighter, graceful designs on the feet.

$350 – $450

Feet priced by design length; may add slightly to the total.

Shehzadi henna design example
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Maharani

Hands to elbows, plus feet

Our most elaborate bridal look — intricate designs up both arms, with matching detail on the feet.

$500 – $600

Feet priced by design length; may add slightly to the total.

Maharani henna design example
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Custom Couture

Back, legs or thighs

Bold, flowing statement pieces designed around your shape and your story.

Custom quote

Custom Couture henna design example
Celebrations

Private events

Guest henna for weddings, festivals and family celebrations, at your venue or home.

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Guests showing henna-decorated hands at a celebration
Henna artist carefully drawing an intricate bridal design on a bride's hand and arm
The art

About henna

Henna is an ancient art, a story written on the skin in delicate, temporary patterns. Every paste is mixed fresh by hand, so nothing touches your skin but simple, natural ingredients.

Our paste, made with care

  • — Henna powder, blended gently to suit your sensitivity to smell
  • — Essential oil
  • — Lemon oil
  • — Water & sugar, for a deep, lasting stain
Gracious Henna

About the artist

Hi, I'm Hajira, the hands behind Gracious Henna. I've loved henna since I was a little girl, and in 2010 I began sharing that love at gatherings and community events. Since then, I've brought my henna to brides and celebrations across the Twin Cities.

My heart is in traditional and bridal designs: rich, intricate patterns drawn freehand with paste I mix fresh myself, using only natural ingredients. Whether it's your wedding day or a small celebration, I'd love to help tell your story in henna.

Hajira, the artist behind Gracious Henna, carefully drawing henna on a bride
Selected work

Portfolio

Two arms with freshly finished bridal henna across palms and forearms
Henna-decorated foot with an intricate design beside an embroidered bridal outfit
Couple's hands with a mandala henna design and a heart drawn on the palm
Many henna-decorated hands gathered in a circle over a patterned rug
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