Meenakari fuses powdered glass enamel onto metal in jewel-bright colour, brought to Jaipur by Raja Man Singh's Lahore artisans. Often paired with kundan stone-setting, its reverse-side enamel makes each piece beautiful on both faces.
- Region of origin:
- Rajasthan
- Materials:
- gold; silver; enamel
- Techniques:
- vitreous enamelling; kundan setting
- HS code (customs):
- 7113
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About Meenakari
Meenakari fuses powdered glass enamel onto metal in jewel-bright colour, brought to Jaipur by Raja Man Singh's Lahore artisans. Often paired with kundan stone-setting, its reverse-side enamel makes each piece beautiful on both faces.
- Region of origin
- Rajasthan
- Materials
- gold; silver; enamel
- Techniques
- vitreous enamelling; kundan setting
- HS code (customs)
- 7113
How it’s made
vitreous enamellingkundan setting
The makers
Crafted by Jaipur meenakars of Rajasthan.
Buying Meenakari — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Meenakari pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Meenakari piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Meenakari piece cost?
- Handmade Meenakari typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹5,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Meenakari piece?
- Keep Meenakari out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
Related crafts
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin