Silver
Filigree | Kundan |
Meenakari | Shellac Bangles
MEENAKARI
 Meenakari is a unique style of enameling that involves fixing or
fusing different coloured glazes onto the surface of the metal. The technique that was
formerly used to protect gold, which in pure state is soft, malleable and easily wears
away, has slowly
emerged
as an artifact.
Meenakari involves hollowing out a recess
in the surface of gold or silver to take in a mineral that is then fired into the
depression so as to leave a thin line separating the segments of colour. Floral patterns
coloured in red, green and blue are commonly seen. Meenakari artifacts may be commonly
seen in the range of kumkum boxes, anklets, key chains and other small jewelry. |
