Long silver necklace with a decorative pendant from the Minakari collection

• 70% silver + 20% enamel + 10% kundan glass
• Necklace length with clasp approx. 84 cm
• Adjustable clasp to various lengths
• Pendant approx. 2 x 2 cm
• Company logo 1 cm in diameter

Minakari - the Indian art of patience

Minakari is the art of decorating metal with engraved colored enamel. This technique, popular in India, captivated designer Anna Orska during her design trip to Rajasthan. As a result, it was there that minakari components were created, which we transformed in our studio into silver and gold-plated jewelry, creating a collection based on the idea of choice and personal interpretation. The Minakari collection is double-sided, reversible, and completely up to you. Each element has been designed with attention to detail: delicate, precise, and intimate in its form. One side remains visible to the world, the other is for the heart and, if you choose, can remain only your secret. You can wear the hidden side close to your skin, like a personal secret. You can also switch sides depending on your mood, the day, or the situation. You can stick with one version for a long time, only to later rediscover the other. You choose what you want to reveal.

Long Silver Necklace with Double-Sided Teardrop Pendant

This long light silver necklace on a spiral chain features a teardrop pendant. The pendant is double-sided – one side is adorned with a centrally arranged black kundan glass, a traditional Indian glass, surrounded by silver and black enamel embellishments. This side is elegant, understated, and full of mystery. The other side reveals intricate floral embellishments handcrafted by local artisans: black and silver plant ornaments. The necklace can be worn at multiple heights. The jewelry also has an extension, ending with a small pendant decorated with floral patterns on both sides.

How is minakari made?

The process begins with preparing the metal surface—silver or gold—which must be perfectly smooth. Then, the craftsman engraves the pattern, creating delicate depressions that outline the ornament's contours. Each line must be executed with surgical precision, as this is what will hold the glaze. After engraving, it's time to apply the colored enamel. Minakari is a layered technique, and the colors are not applied simultaneously. Each layer of color is fired separately in a kiln at the appropriate temperature. Too low a temperature will not set the glaze, while too high can damage the previous layers. After cooling, another layer is applied and fired again. Thanks to the layering beneath the surface, subtle color transitions are visible, giving the patterns depth and making the minakari "alive" in the light. The entire process can take dozens of hours for one small piece. It is a craft passed down from generation to generation, where every hand movement is the result of many years of practice.