Emerald Green Mehndi Lehenga: How to Style Shahrbanu for Your Mehndi & Mayoun

Emerald green is the jewel tone of the mehndi. It is rich, regal and looks stunning against marigolds, fairy lights and gold. Shahrbanu, our emerald green mehndi lehenga choli from the Madhubala collection, is cut for the nights when the whole family dances: the mehndi, mayoun, dholki or sangeet, for the bride and everyone celebrating with her. Below you will find its fabric and embroidery, the people it suits best, and ways to style emerald from jewellery to dupatta draping.

Meet Shahrbanu

• What it is: a three-piece emerald mehndi lehenga choli and dupatta.
• Collection: Madhubala.
• Fabric: pure raw silk choli and lehenga, pure organza dupatta.
• Work: golden tilla, thread and sequin embroidery with mirror work; zardozi, crystals and mirror work on the neckline.
• Made for: the mehndi, mayoun, dholki and sangeet, whether you are the bride or celebrating with her.
• Price: Rs.110,000.00 for all three pieces.
• Sizes: XXS to XL, or your own measurements.
• Turnaround: four weeks or so to make, with free delivery worldwide.

Why emerald works for mehndi, mayoun and sangeet

Green has long been part of Pakistani and Indian pre-wedding celebrations, from the mehndi leaves themselves to the fresh garlands and festive decor. Emerald is the most luxurious shade of that tradition. It is deep enough to look rich in photographs, it sets off gold embroidery beautifully, and it suits warm and cool South Asian complexions alike. It also stands apart from the yellows that fill most mehndi nights.

• Brides choose it for a regal mehndi or sangeet look, keeping red and pink for the baraat, and Indian brides often wear it for the mehendi before the pheras.
• Sisters and bridesmaids wear it to stand out as a group, or pair it with yellow and mustard for a classic mehndi palette.
• Sikh families pick it for the jaago, where a deep jewel tone holds its own beside the lit gaggar and the dancing.
• Guests pick it for dholkis and mehndis because it looks dressy yet leaves bridal red to the bride.

Fabric, neckline and embroidery

Each Shahrbanu is a three-piece set, hand-finished to order by our karigars in Lahore.

• Choli: emerald green pure raw silk with a wide square neckline, hand-embellished with zardozi, crystals and mirror work.
• Lehenga: pure raw silk worked in a flowing floral pattern of thread, golden tilla and sequin embroidery, with mirror work throughout.
• Dupatta: pure organza finished with a four-sided embroidered border.

Because raw silk is a firm fabric, the flare stays wide and graceful from the first dance to the last. The golden tilla glows against the emerald base, and the mirrors throw back every flash of the camera.

The emerald styling edit

Statement gold for a square neckline

Gold is the natural partner for emerald green. It echoes the tilla embroidery and makes the colour look even richer. Brides can go bold here: the wide square neckline is made for a statement kundan or polki necklace, finished with jhumkas and a matha patti. Sisters and guests need less, just a pair of large jhumkas and a few bangles. Pearls also look beautiful with emerald, and ruby or pink stones add a festive contrast.

White motia against deep green

Gajray of motia, marigold or rose on the wrists and in the hair finish the mehndi look. White motia in particular looks fresh and bright against deep green.

Framing the four-sided border

• Over one shoulder leaves the square neckline on show and your arms free.
• Over the head gives the classic mayoun look and lets the four-sided embroidered border frame the face.
• Trailing behind lets the organza flow for an entrance and in photographs.

Gold-lined eyes

Warm gold, bronze and soft brown eye tones complement emerald, and a touch of gold liner picks up the tilla work. A berry, rose or brick-red lip adds contrast for the evening, while a soft nude keeps a daytime mayoun look fresh.

Juttis and clutch

Embroidered juttis in antique gold, or in a soft green that matches the lehenga, keep the look traditional and easy to dance in. Choose a small embroidered or mirror-work clutch in gold so it complements the tilla without pulling attention away from the square neckline.

Made to order in Lahore

Every Shahrbanu is stitched to order at our Lahore studio, in sizes XXS to XL or to your own measurements. The size chart on the product page converts to US, UK and European sizes. Plan on about four weeks of making time before it ships free, by TCS within Pakistan and DHL or SkyNet abroad; our shipping policy lists delivery times by country.

Shahrbanu FAQs

Is Shahrbanu a bridal outfit or a formal one?

It works as either. Brides wear it for the mehndi, mayoun, dholki or sangeet with heavier jewellery, while sisters, bridesmaids and guests wear it as a formal look.

How much is Shahrbanu?

Shahrbanu is priced at Rs.110,000.00 for all three pieces: choli, lehenga and dupatta. Today's price in your own currency is on the Shahrbanu product page, along with client reviews.

Which other pieces sit alongside Shahrbanu?

Shahrbanu belongs to Madhubala, our bridal and formal couture line, alongside pieces such as the mustard Zari and the red Mastani. Explore the full Madhubala collection.

Can the emerald be swapped for another colour?

Emerald is Shahrbanu's signature. If you prefer a different green, compare olive Mahira and dark green Shah Bano in the guides below, or browse our green mehndi dresses. Ask us before ordering if you have a particular shade in mind.

Can I cancel or return my order?

You can cancel within 24 hours of placing the order. After that, because the outfit is made for you, change-of-mind returns are not accepted, though anything that arrives damaged or not as ordered will be corrected. See our refund policy for the full terms.

Is there a studio where I can try it on?

You can see Shahrbanu's raw silk and mirror work at our MM Alam Road studio in Lahore. Wedding season gets busy, so message us on WhatsApp to fix a time.

Discover more colours

Ready to wear emerald? See Shahrbanu or discover the full Madhubala collection. Prefer a darker green with a soft peach contrast? See our dark green mirror work lehenga guide featuring Shah Bano. Prefer a warmer shade? Read our mustard yellow mehndi lehenga guide featuring Zari, or our Mahira olive green guide. Drawn to cooler jewel tones? Our purple mehndi lehenga guide features Mahrang. Planning a look for the barat too? Read our red lehenga guide for mehndi and barat with Mastani, and for a soft nikkah look, see our white mirror work nikkah lehenga guide featuring Shahtaaj. Still deciding? Browse our 2026 mehndi dresses guide and our Pakistani Bridal Lehenga Guide.