Olive Green Mehndi Lehenga: How to Style Mahira from the Shakuntala Collection

Olive green is the quieter, richer cousin of the classic mehndi greens. It is earthy, warm and sophisticated, and it lets golden embroidery shine. Mahira, our olive green mehndi lehenga choli from the Shakuntala collection, was made for brides who want their mehndi to feel festive and refined at the same time. This guide covers what Mahira is made of, why olive green works so well for mehndi and mayoun, and how to style it.

Mahira, in short

• What it is: a three-piece olive green Pakistani mehndi lehenga choli with dupatta.
• Collection: Shakuntala by Waqas Shah.
• Fabric: Korean raw silk choli and lehenga, pure organza dupatta.
• Work: golden tilla and aari embroidery with sequins, resham and mirror work; hand-embellished choli in dabka, naqshi, pearls and Swarovski crystals.
• Occasions: mehndi, mayoun and dholki, for the bride or her bridal party.
• Price: Rs.155,000.00 for all three pieces.
• Sizes: XXS to XL, or made to measure.
• Ready in: about four weeks, shipped free to any country.

Olive: the modern mehndi green

Green has long been a mehndi colour in Pakistani and Indian weddings, alongside yellow and orange. Olive is a more modern take. It sits between green and gold, so it blends naturally with golden tilla and copper tones, and it looks rich in both daylight and evening light.

• It flatters warm skin tones and pairs beautifully with gold jewellery.
• It stands apart from the bright parrot and emerald greens that are common at mehndis.
• It works across events: mehndi, mayoun and dholki for the bride, or an Indian mehendi and sangeet, and for her sisters and bridesmaids too.

Handwork you can see up close

Mahira is made to order at our studio on MM Alam Road, Lahore.

• Choli: olive green Korean raw silk worked all over in golden tilla and aari embroidery with sequin, resham and mirror work, then hand-embellished with dabka, naqshi, pearls, Swarovski crystals, beads and stones along the neckline and the front and back hem.
• Lehenga: Korean raw silk with all-over golden tilla and aari embroidery, sequins, resham and mirror work, finished with a wide embroidered border at the hem.
• Dupatta: pure organza in the same olive green, with sequin borders, kiran lace and a pure tanba (copper) fringe.
• Sleeve borders: tilla and sequin embroidery.

The copper fringe on the dupatta is a detail worth noticing. It picks up the warm undertone of olive green and moves with every step, which makes Mahira especially beautiful on video. You can see it in motion on the Mahira product page.

Putting the look together

Antique gold and pearls

Antique gold is the best match for olive green, because it echoes the tilla work without looking too bright. A polki or kundan set with emerald or pearl drops looks regal for a bride. For sisters and guests, oversized jhumkas and a stack of gold bangles are enough. Pearls also work beautifully, picking up the pearl embellishment on the choli.

Fresh flowers

White motia, yellow marigold and soft pink roses all stand out against olive. Floral gajray on the wrists and a gajra in a low bun suit the mehndi mood.

Showing off the copper fringe

• Over the head as a veil for the mayoun and for photographs.
• Over one shoulder to show the hand-embellished neckline and keep your hands free to dance.
• Trailing behind for an entrance, letting the copper fringe catch the light.

Warm, glowing makeup

Warm bronze, copper and gold eyeshadow bring out the olive tones. A terracotta, brick or berry lip adds warmth. Soft, glowing skin works better than very matte makeup with the shine of the sequins and mirror work.

Mehndi colour on your hands

A deep, dark mehndi stain looks striking against olive green and gold, so plan your mehndi design to complement the choli sleeves.

Fit, timing and shipping

Mahira comes in sizes XXS to XL, and the model in our photos wears XXS. If you are between sizes, or ordering for several bridesmaids at once, send everyone's measurements and each outfit will be made to fit. It takes around four weeks to make before it ships at no cost; delivery times for your country are in our shipping policy.

Questions about Mahira

Does Mahira work for bridesmaids as well as brides?

Yes. Mahira is designed for brides at their mehndi, mayoun or dholki, and just as much for the bride's sisters, bridesmaids and wedding guests.

What does Mahira cost?

Mahira is priced at Rs.155,000.00 for the complete three-piece outfit: lehenga, choli and dupatta. The current price in your local currency is always shown on the Mahira product page.

What is the story behind the Shakuntala collection?

Shakuntala is our collection of luxury Pakistani mehndi lehenga cholis, inspired by the timeless heroine of love, grace and quiet strength. Explore the full Shakuntala collection.

Could Mahira be made in another shade?

Mahira was designed around olive, which is what makes the copper fringe glow. If you want a brighter or deeper green, our green mehndi dresses show the other greens we make; a custom shade can be discussed with us before you order.

Is a return possible on a made-to-order outfit?

Not for a change of mind, because each Mahira is made to one person's measurements. Orders can be cancelled in the first 24 hours, and anything that arrives faulty will be put right; the details are in our refund policy.

Can I visit the studio to see Mahira?

Yes. The olive shade and the copper fringe are easier to judge in person, and you are welcome at our studio in Gulberg III, Lahore. A short WhatsApp message beforehand lets us have the outfit ready for you.

Keep exploring

If you want a mehndi outfit that feels rich, modern and rooted in tradition, explore Mahira. Love the Shakuntala craftsmanship but want a sunlit yellow? Read our yellow mehndi lehenga guide featuring Resham, Mahira's sister piece. Prefer a deeper mustard? Read our mustard yellow mehndi lehenga guide featuring Zari. Love green but want a deeper jewel tone? Read our emerald green mehndi lehenga guide featuring Shahrbanu, or our dark green mirror work guide featuring Shah Bano with its peach dupatta. Want to break away from green and yellow altogether? Try our purple mehndi lehenga guide featuring Mahrang. Planning your barat look too? See our red mehndi and barat lehenga guide featuring Mastani, and for the nikkah, our white mirror work nikkah lehenga guide featuring Shahtaaj. For more ideas, see our roundup of the best mehndi dresses of 2026.