When actress Hina Khan walked into her wedding ceremony in an opal-green saree and blush-toned blouse by Manish Malhotra, the internet paused to admire her look. But beyond the glitz of her diamond ring and personalised embroidery on her veil, it was her feet that truly stole the show. Yes, Sole Mehendi, a trend so niche yet rooted in deep tradition, just found its breakout moment thanks to Hina.

Instead of the usual ankle or toe-heavy designs, her mehendi featured a giant floral motif right at the centre of each foot’s sole, fully covering the bottom in a rich, dark henna pattern. The design was bold, minimal, and refreshingly different from the overdone mandalas or symmetrical grids brides usually opt for. The artist behind the trendsetting look? None other than Veena Nagda, Bollywood’s go-to mehendi artist who’s worked with Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and now Hina.

Now, with wedding season around the corner, Sole Mehendi is officially the hottest new bridal accessory. Here’s why it’s trending and 5 designs to inspire your next mehendi session.

by TOI Lifestyle Desk