“Mehandi Courses” are vocational and creative skill-training programmes that teach the art of Mehandi (Henna) designing to women and girls for self-employment, cultural preservation, and skill development. These courses are generally organised as part of women empowerment and livelihood-support initiatives.
Provide income-generating artistic skills
Encourage self-employment opportunities
Empower women economically and socially
Preserve traditional Indian art and cultural practices
Develop creativity and confidence among participants
Basic and advanced Mehandi designs
Traditional, bridal, Arabic, and modern styles
Hand and foot design techniques
Cone preparation and application methods
Speed and precision techniques
Customer interaction and small business guidance
Women and girls from economically weaker sections
Rural and semi-urban youth
Housewives seeking additional income opportunities
Young learners interested in creative vocational skills
Mehandi courses help participants earn through bridal and festival Mehandi services, home-based businesses, beauty parlour and event work, and seasonal and cultural programmes. The initiative promotes women empowerment, self-reliance and entrepreneurship, preservation of Indian cultural arts, and confidence and personality development.