MINAKARI GIFT SET
Discover this exquisite minakari gift set, meticulously handcrafted to perfection and an ideal present for your cherished ones. Inspired by the mesmerising world of Persian art, Minakari or Meenakari (Persian: میناکاری), the revered art of enamel working that embellishes copper with vibrant, kiln-baked coatings, stands as a hallmark of artistry in Persian Heritage.
The minakari plate and vase pairing embodies the timeless beauty of Persian art and the dedication of its artisans. Whether it marks a wedding, a birthday or Nowruz, this meenakari gift elevates any space with a touch of artistry and sophistication, and it arrives boxed and ready to give.
About the artwork:
The artwork you are purchasing is called Minakari or Meenakari (Persian: میناکاری), and it has a rich history of around 5000 years. In the ancient Persian language, Mina means blue, and this blue colour symbolises the sky of heaven. While blue remains the traditional colour in this art, contemporary Mina handcrafts now come in a variety of colours, such as green, grey and pink.
Mina is the art of painting and colouring the surface of metal objects. In most cases, artists prepare the paint using metal oxide powders mixed with special oils and solvents to form a creamy paint, and different metal oxides produce different colours.
In addition to preparing the paint cream, artisans create the objects themselves, mostly copper, by hammering and forming. These objects come in various shapes, including vases, plates and containers.
After forming, artisans clean each piece thoroughly before covering it with a white enamel coating. Cleanliness is critical at this stage; even minor dirt, hand oil or moisture could crack the final product.
The minakari vase and minakari tray is then baked in the furnace at around 700 °C in several stages.
After baking and cooling, artisans transfer the unique pattern of each item to its surface, drawing on paper, punching small holes along the lines and marking the metal through them with graphite powder. They then paint the white-coated copper carefully by hand.
This stage captures the true spirit of Mina, with the artist perfecting every detail to make the piece unique, modern and beautiful.
The final object is baked once more at around 800° to stabilise the colour, so the finish is stable, washable and anti-scratch. See the larger minakari vase and plate set or browse the whole Minakari collection for more.
