Vintage Minakari hand painted small enamel hanging plate

Minakari is the art of coloring and ornamenting the surface of copper by fusing brilliant colors into stunning intricate designs.

Usually, copper is chosen and shaped by an expert coppersmith.

The patterns of enamel work are traditional designs depending on the taste of the artist.

It is then outlined by the engraver to make the enamel adhere firmly to the metal.

Enameller brushes the ornament on the engraved design with special colors called Mina in azure, red, green, yellow, blue etc.

A single piece of Mina takes several steps to complete.

The body is covered with a white glaze using the dipping technique & heated at a maximum temperature of 750°C.

The body is recoated with a higher quality glaze & reheated 3 to 4 times.