MINAKARI VASES GIFT SET
Discover this exquisite minakari vases gift set, meticulously handcrafted to perfection and an ideal present for your cherished ones. Inspired by the mesmerising world of Persian art, the pair encapsulates beauty and elegance in miniature: the mina flower persian artists paint by hand blooms across both vases.
Minakari, the revered art of enamel working that embellishes copper with vibrant, kiln-baked coatings, stands as a hallmark of artistry in Persian Heritage. Each vase in this enamel vases set reflects the skilful mastery of the craft, showcasing intricate patterns and vivid colours that evoke a sense of wonder.
Embrace the rich cultural heritage of Persia and surprise your loved ones with this exceptional pair. Boxed together and matched in height, the vases elevate any space with a touch of artistry and sophistication, and they sit beautifully beside the minakari gift set with its matching plate.
About the artwork:
The artwork you are purchasing is called Mina, with a rich history of around 5000 years. Mina means blue in the ancient Persian language, and the blue in this artwork symbolises heaven’s sky. Although blue is the traditional colour, contemporary Mina handcrafts can be found in greens, greys, pinks and more.
Mina is the art of painting and colouring the surface of metal objects. The paint is prepared in most cases from metal oxide powders mixed with special oils and solvents to form a creamy paint, and different metal oxides produce different colours.
The objects themselves, mainly copper, are created by hammering and forming into vases, plates and containers. After forming, they are cleaned thoroughly before being covered with a white enamel coating; even minor dirt, hand oil or moisture at this stage could crack the final product. The enamelled object is then baked in the furnace at around 700° in a few stages.
Once baked and cooled, the unique pattern of each item is transferred to the surface by punching small holes along a paper drawing and marking the lines with graphite powder. The white-coated copper is then painted carefully by hand, the stage that carries the true spirit of Mina, before a final firing at around 800° stabilises the colour. The result is stable, washable and scratch resistant.
