The art of Meenakari originated in Persia and is believed to have travelled to India in 16th century.  The Mughal emperors used it extensively for decorating their palace interiors, including their thrones, later evolving to be used in jewellery and utensils.  The art has been patronized in Rajasthan, India, where the craft has been passed down through generations of artisans.  The elaborate process of Meenakari starts with engraving designs onto clean metal surfaces and filling the cavities thus created with colorful enamel paste.  The object is then fired in a kiln to fuse enamel with the metal surface and finally polished to give it a glossy finish.  These classic, green and blue meenakari jhumkas with hooks, green beads and gold finish can be easily paired with both Indo Western and traditional Indian attire.

Dimensions

Length - 3 cm

Care instructions

• Avoid applying lotion or perfume when wearing jewellery.
• Handle your metal jewellery with dry hands.
• Keep your metal jewellery away from water and moisture.
• When not wearing, store each jewellery item separately in an airtight box, preferably in a ziplock pouch or wrapped in a silk or velvet pouch.