Gold-plated bracelet with a hand-decorated pendant from the Minakari collection

• 80% gold-plated brass + 15% gold-plated silver + 5% enamel
• Width up to approx. 0.5 cm
• Suspension element approx. 1 x 1 cm
• Company logo approx. 1 cm in diameter

Minakari - India painted in silver

The richest elements in the minakari tradition have often been invisible, because in India they believe that true beauty matures in silence, not for display. Therefore, in this collection, you decide which side you show the world and which you keep to yourself. The jewelry, created in Rajasthan using the technique of enameling engraved silver, has two faces: one is always visible to the world, the other can remain only for you. You can turn around and reveal what is intimate, almost secret, depending on your mood, day, situation, or level of courage. You decide what you want to show.

Gold-plated bracelet with charms from the Minakari collection

This bracelet is made of geometric elements of gold-plated brass with a brushed texture. In our workshop, we attached gold-plated silver charms, crafted by Indian masters and richly decorated on all sides. The floral ornaments are made of green and blue enamel – in Indian culture, green symbolizes harmony, fertility, and balance, while blue represents divine protection, inner peace, and spiritual depth. Another charm sits right next to the clasp, centered on faceted green kundan glass, a traditional Indian glass that reflects light with every movement of the hand. The edges of the charm are embellished with colorful enamel patterns. The geometric shape of the bracelet combined with richly decorated pendants creates a contrasting composition in which the modern form and traditional ornaments attract the eye.

The history of Minakari decorations - from royal palaces to contemporary jewelry

Minakari is an ancient Persian technique of decorating metal with colored enamel, the name of which comes from the words "mina" (sky) and "kari" (work), literally meaning "sky-colored work." For centuries, this technique was used to decorate not only jewelry, but also architectural elements of the royal palaces in Jaipur, furniture, vessels, boxes, and figurines of deities. In India, Iran, and Pakistan, minakari became a symbol of splendor and sophistication. Elements decorated with enamel adorned spaces accessible only to elites and royal families. The evolution of the technique over the centuries allowed for the perfection of firing methods and the application of mineral glazes, which made the colors even more intense and durable. Today, minakari is valued as a craft. Its multi-stage creation process, requiring precision and patience, makes each piece a miniature work of art. Our Minakari collection continues this tradition, bringing ancient art to contemporary jewelry. Each decorated piece is created in a friendly workshop in Rajasthan, where local masters cultivate techniques passed down through generations. It's not just a piece of jewelry—it's a piece of craftsmanship from distant corners of the world that you can carry with you.

The work begins with the preparation of silver elements, which are then hand-engraved. Colored enamel is applied to the resulting recesses, and each shade is set with a separate firing at the appropriate temperature. After each step, the jewelry is cleaned and polished. This process is repeated many times until the colors gain depth and durability. Despite the delicate final effect, minakari requires exceptional precision, patience, and complete focus.