What is Meenakari?

Meenakari is the traditional Indian enamel work where powdered coloured glass is fused into recessed cavities in a gold base and fired at high temperature until it flows and solidifies as a glass-like inlay. The classical Meenakari palette is red, green, blue and white. Originated in Persia and brought to India by the Mughals, Meenakari was mastered in Jaipur where it remains a signature craft. In Jadau jewellery, Meenakari is often applied to the reverse side of the piece (called 'meena reverse'), so the wearer's skin sees colour while the front carries the stones.