{"id":3293,"date":"2021-06-17T21:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/?p=3293"},"modified":"2021-06-17T21:20:28","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T15:50:28","slug":"meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Meenakari Jewellery The Shine And Pride Of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span class=\"dropcap\">R<\/span>ajasthan is one of the top tourist spots for people visiting India. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And anyone who comes here wants to take a piece of this culturally rich place with them and in this pursuit, Meenakari jewellery designs have been one of the most sought-after souvenirs by the tourists here.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/reliance400635_1-copy\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-3301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance400635_1-copy-840x840.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-3301'>\n\t\t\t\tAn Intricate blue meena ring by  Reliance Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While some appreciate Meenakari in the form of bridal jewellery pieces, others also explore options in d\u00e9cor items like bowls, ashtrays, key chains, vases, spoons, figurines, idols, and wall pieces.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is Meenakari?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Essentially, Meenakari is an art of fusing brilliant colours to carve intricate designs on the metal surface. This technique is used to express various themes and historical events with spectacular clarity.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/rose-necklace-by-rk-jewellers-sout\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1240\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-3310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-908x1024.jpg 908w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-768x866.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-150x169.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-300x338.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-600x676.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-696x785.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-1068x1204.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-373x420.jpg 373w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Rose-necklace-by-RK-Jewellers-Sout-745x840.jpg 745w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-3310'>\n\t\t\t\tRose necklace by RK Jewellers South EX-2.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the carving of popular designs, animal figurines, or images of gods and goddesses, the enamels are filled to create a picture that is engraved as per a theme. Against the sheen of lustrous metals, the colours pop up beautifully; truly a sight to behold.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Origin and its India connection\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meena is originally Persian art. The feminine form of Minoo in Persian means heaven, referring to the blue colour of heaven. There it was invented by an Iranian craftsman in the Sasanied era but it rose to prominence only after the Mughal invasion.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/ril3321-copy-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-3312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-600x465.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-696x539.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-1068x827.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-542x420.jpg 542w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3321-copy-1-1085x840.jpg 1085w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-3312'>\n\t\t\t\tA temple necklace  with meenakari work by Reliance Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After that, a French tourist Jean Chardin on his trip to Iran during the Safavid rule referred to an enamel work of Isfahan where he spoke about the pattern of birds and animals on its light blue, green, yellow, and red floral background.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, it was under Mewar\u2019s king Raja Man Singh\u2019s patronisation that Meenakari art flourished across Jaipur during the 16th century and with the influx of craftsmen from Lahore, the city became the hub of the Meenakari art.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meenakari in today\u2019s time\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At present, the Meenakars, who belong to the Sonar or Sohail caste of Kshatriyas and identify themselves as Meenakar or Verma, are the custodians of this art form. It is practically a family craft and rarely, anyone outside of this caste is known to have acquired the knowledge and skill about the technique behind Meenakari jewellery designs.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/jaipur-jewel-0213309\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1206\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-3313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-934x1024.jpg 934w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-768x842.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-150x164.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-300x329.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-600x658.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-696x763.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-1068x1171.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-383x420.jpg 383w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jaipur-Jewel-0213309-766x840.jpg 766w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-3313'>\n\t\t\t\tMeena earrings by Jaipur Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At present, a wide variety of metals are being used for crafting Meenakari artefacts which include brass, copper, silver, and gold.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Historical highpoint\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Traditionally, only gold was used for making Meenakari jewellery. This is because gold holds the enamel better, lasts longer, and looks aesthetically appealing too. However, initially, jewellers did not discover Meenakari as a flaunt-worthy design element. For a very long time, the technique was used just as a backing for Kundan or stone-studded jewellery.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/306265-copy\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-3297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306265-copy-840x840.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-3297'>\n\t\t\t\tA pair of Peacock earrings with blue &#038; green Meenakari work by Reliance Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/306190-copy\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306190-copy-840x840.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So when the jewellers noticed the trend amongst wearers wherein they reverse the jewellery for the special hidden design behind it, they realised its potential as a jewellery style.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Later, even silver too came to be used for creating Meenakari-style artefacts such as boxes, bowls, spoons, and art pieces.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Only when the Gold Control Act compelled the Meenakars to look for a material other than gold, Meenakars started exploring copper as well.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/slg-jewellers\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-3315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers.png 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-936x1024.png 936w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-768x841.png 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-150x164.png 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-300x328.png 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-600x657.png 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-696x762.png 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-1068x1169.png 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-384x420.png 384w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SLG-Jewellers-767x840.png 767w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-3315'>\n\t\t\t\tMeenakari polki necklace by \nSLG Jewellers.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Regional spins<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enamelling is practiced in many centres across India wherein each region specialises in its own variation of style and technique.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/sku0824300_2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2..jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-3306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2..jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SKU0824300_2.-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-3306'>\n\t\t\t\tAn exquisite meenakari jewel by Reliance Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lucknow Meenakars are experts of blue and green enamelling on silver, whereas the dusky rose-pink or the Gulabi Meena is Benaras\u2019 forte. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although Meenakari is practiced in Kangra, Kashmir, and Bhawalpur too, Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Delhi continue to be the hub of Meenakari.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-rk-jewellers-south-extension\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-3300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-aqua-bangle-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-3300'>\n\t\t\t\tMeenakari aqua bangle by RK Jewellers South EX-2.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Types of Meenakari<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are mainly two types of Meenakari art. One is \u2018Ek Rang Khula\u2019 while the other is \u2018Panchrangi Meena\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Ek Rang Khula enamel, a single colour \u2013 from mute and white pastels to fancy ones, is used, and that allows the wearer to colour-coordinate the jewellery with attires.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Panchrangi refers to the use of five colours including white, pale blue, dark blue, red, and dark green.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/ril3314-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-3318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-600x421.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-696x488.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-1068x750.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-598x420.jpg 598w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ril3314..-1-200x140.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-3318'>\n\t\t\t\tA statement necklace with meena work by Reliance Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experts on the job<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crafting Meenakari jewellery is a time-consuming and complex process. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It involves coating grooves or engravings in ornaments with coloured enamels.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/meenakari-jewellery-by-kashi-jewellers03\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-3321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03.png 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-1024x834.png 1024w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-768x626.png 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-150x122.png 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-600x489.png 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-696x567.png 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-1068x870.png 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-516x420.png 516w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Meenakari-Jewellery-by-Kashi-Jewellers03-1031x840.png 1031w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-3321'>\n\t\t\t\tNecklace with \npink meena work by Kashi Jewellers.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Every piece of Meena goes through many expert hands before taking its final form. From the designer (Nakash, Chitera), it moves on to the goldsmith (Sonar, Swarnakar) and then, the engraver etches out the design (Kalamkar, Khodnakar) and the enamelist applies the colour (Meenakar). Post that, the polisher (Ghotnawala, Chiknawala), the stone-setter (Jadia, Kundansaaz), and the stringer (Patua) give finishing touches to the piece.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sadly, due to a shortage of Meenakars, often a single artisan multi-tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/reliance385483-copy\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-3323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-1024x871.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-768x653.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-150x128.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-600x511.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-696x592.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-1068x909.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-494x420.jpg 494w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Reliance385483-copy-987x840.jpg 987w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-3323'>\n\t\t\t\tPeacock studs by Reliance Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is enamel (Meena)?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enamel colours are metal oxides. They are mixed with a tinge of finely powdered glass. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this mixture, the oxide content controls the shade obtained. These enamels are bought either from Amritsar (Punjab), Germany, or France. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For instance, the colour yellow is obtained from the chromate of potash, violet from the carbonate of manganese.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-rk-jewellers-south-extension\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-3298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Blue-polki-and-meenakari-kada-by-RK-Jewellers-South-Extension-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-3298'>\n\t\t\t\tBlue meenakari kada \nby RK  Jewellers \nSouth EX-2.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moreover, blue is obtained from cobalt oxide, green from copper oxide, brown from red oxide, and black from manganese, iron, and cobalt.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Through a complex mixing process of antinomies of potash, carbonate of zinc, and hydrated iron oxide, white and ivory can also be achieved. However, brilliant red is the most difficult of all colours to obtain.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Process in practice<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First Meenakars engrave the surface of the metal with intricate designs with the help of a metal stylus. These engravings are then filled in with colours.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before the enamel is applied, the surface of the metal is carefully cleaned.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The colours are then applied as per their level of hardness, beginning with the hardest. In their raw form, these mixtures do not always show their true colours. It emerges only when they are heated in the kiln at about 850 degrees celsius.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id='gallery-13' class='gallery galleryid-3293 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/306235-copy\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-13-3296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306235-copy-840x840.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-13-3296'>\n\t\t\t\tA pair of peacock \nearrings by Reliance Jewels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/index.php\/2021\/06\/17\/meenakari-jewellery-the-pride-and-shine-of-india\/306504-copy\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1204\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Rajasthani Meenakari Jewellery Work of India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy.png 1100w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-936x1024.png 936w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-768x841.png 768w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-150x164.png 150w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-300x328.png 300w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-600x657.png 600w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-696x762.png 696w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-1068x1169.png 1068w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-384x420.png 384w, https:\/\/jewelpedia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/306504-copy-767x840.png 767w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After that, Meenakar puts Meena in a furnace where the colours fuse and harden to become part of the metal surface. Then, the piece is gently rubbed with a file. To improve the lustre of colours, the metal surface is also cleaned with a mixture of lemon and tamarind.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So why not buy, wear and experience the effect of Meenakari art on you!\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>(Written by Deepa Mishra)<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rajasthan is one of the top tourist spots for people visiting India. And anyone who comes here wants to take a piece of this culturally rich place with them and in this pursuit, Meenakari jewellery designs have been one of the most sought-after souvenirs by the tourists here.\u00a0 While some appreciate Meenakari in the form [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3324,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50,232,49],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3293","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ethnic","8":"category-feature","9":"category-traditions"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Meenakari Jewellery The Shine And Pride Of India - JEWELPEDIA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Meenakari Jewellery is a hugely popular jewellery art of India that was flourished in Jaipur, Rajasthan. 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