Iranian Minakari
Vitreous Enamel
Vitreous Enameling (Minakari) is the art of fire, earth, and furnace, painted in brilliant and metallic colors dating back to 1500 BC. Isfahan is the cradle of this art in Iran. ََVitreous Enameling (Minakari) is one of the most beautiful and spectacular handicrafts that has been around for five thousand years.
Vitreous Enameling on Copper
Today, this art is mostly done on copper, but it can also be done on gold and silver. For enameling on copper, the object they want to enamel must first be shaped by an expert coppersmith. Once it is made, Master Mina Kar gives it a white glaze. It is usually glazed three to four times, and each time the object goes into the oven and sees a temperature of about 700 degrees to fix the color of the glaze. Then it is painted with different colors. The object goes back to the oven and sees a temperature of about 400 to 500 degrees to get the colors as desired.
Meenakari Jewelry
Delicate and detailed designs, as well as the type of coloring of the Minakari handicrafts and even the copper dishes, Meenakari jewelry used, have all gone hand in hand to make this art one of the best-selling Iranian handicrafts as gifts and souvenirs even in the form of meenakari earrings and minakari bangles.
Historical background of Vitreous Enameling in Iranian handicrafts
Valuable Iranian enameling in important museums of the world shows the antiquity of this sublime and glorious art in Iran, and mentioning a few examples confirms this view.
One of the ancient examples of meenakari jewelry is a gold-bracelet with ornamentation in the Achaemenid period. The monument is preserved at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Alb Arsalan's precious tray is made of silver with Seljuk-era Vitreous Enameling (Minakari) kept in the Boston Museum of Industry (USA) and the name of the creator, Master Hassan Al-Kashani, is engraved in Kufic script.
Sassanid plates discovered in Armenia, some of which are kept in the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin (Germany) and some in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (USA).
Persian Minakari Plate
The type and shape of work in these Persian Minakari plates are very special and unique. Plates, set, dishes, bowls are 100% handmade and are made of the finest raw materials such as pure rolled copper, natural and high-quality paints (made of natural metal oxides), and glaze.
Sermeh Minakari Collections
Of course, it should not be forgotten that not all enamel products are of the same quality level. Of course, depending on the delicacy of the work and design, as well as the raw materials and even the thickness of the protective varnish, they have different prices. Ultimately, it is the customer who chooses what product to pick according to his taste and attitude towards these Sermeh Minakari collections.
The type and form of art craft that you can find on this website are very specific. These types of products are 100% Persian handmade and use the highest quality raw materials. So, it is made of pure rolled copper, natural and high quality (natural metal oxide), and high-quality glaze.
Enamel art can be used on all dishes. The tea service that is used to serve guests should have a very beautiful and stylish appearance. If you use the art of enameling on these dishes, you will preserve the authenticity of your city and introduce the art of your city to others and make you enjoy tea.
This Product has 1 Tray, 6 Cups and 1 Sugar Bowl.
The Persian tea set is not only a tool to enjoy tea, but also an artistic masterpiece that gives it special characteristics and differences in special events, and by using this fantasy tea service, you can have a unique and special experience. Give your guests a gift and create a memorable event.
The components of copper and Pardaz tea service
This tea service includes the following:
A rectangular copper tray measuring 34 x 53 cm (with handle)
A small 10 cm high copper sugar cane.
6 pieces of brass and copper plates are 12 cm high.
Vitreous Enamel is an art that some have known for more than 5,000 years. According to expert studies and by adapting Byzantine pots and Iranian works, this art originated in Iran and then moved to other lands. Nowadays in Iran, the center of poultry production is Isfahan And the distinguished masters work in the production of enamel.
Persian Handicrafts Enameling(Mina kari) is one of the most glorious Iranian handicrafts. It is the art of painting and designing the surface of metals such as gold, silver, and copper by glazing colors and fire in the furnace.
Minakari or Enameling is one of the Iranian handicrafts in which the metal surface is painted with refractory enamel paints.
Here a sample of a beautiful enamel Hand Painted Dish by Master “Ghalriz”, one of the greatest artists in Isfahan is shown. In the ornate of this dish, the traditional and original Iranian colors including Vermilion , Blue and Turquois is used. Each Colors and samples are a symbol in Persian history. As the colors used in this dish are so unique, finding a similar one in any other dishes is almost impossible.
Persian Handicrafts Enameling(Mina kari) is one of the most glorious Iranian handicrafts. It is the art of painting and designing the surface of metals such as gold, silver, and copper by glazing colors and fire in the furnace.
Vitreous Enamel or Mina Kari in Persian is a type of Iranian art in which paintings on different dishes like pottery and silver, steel, golden and cuprous dishes is done with skillful artists. The background colors in Vitreous Enamel are blue, green and sometimes red. If you look carefully at the paintings on the dishes , you will see scenes of blue sky. Since Mina means sky in Persian language that’s why people have called this art “Mina Kari”in Iran. Isfahan is the hometown of Vitreous Enamel with many skilled masters whose works worth keeping and showing as an artwork. Here a sample of a beautiful enamel dish by Master “Ghalriz”, one of the greatest artists in Isfahan is shown. In the ornate of this dish, the traditional and original Iranian colors including Vermilion , Blue and Turquois is used each of which a symbol in Persian history. As the colors used in this dish are so unique, finding a similar one in any other dishes is almost impossible.
This Persian wall art is one of the best Persian gifts that you can give to your loved ones on different occasions Or can transform any room into an exotic retreat. Stylish, timeless décor ideas inside.
Vitreous Enamel is an art that some have known for more than 5,000 years. According to expert studies and by adapting Byzantine pots and Iranian works, this art originated in Iran and then moved to other lands.
Nowadays in Iran, the center of poultry production is Isfahan And the distinguished masters work in the production of enamel.
Vitreous Enamel is an art that some have known for more than 5,000 years. According to expert studies and by adapting Byzantine pots and Iranian works, this art originated in Iran and then moved to other lands. Nowadays in Iran, the center of poultry production is Isfahan And the distinguished masters work in the production of enamel.
This Persian wall art is one of the best Persian gifts that you can give to your loved ones on different occasions or can transform any room into an exotic retreat. Stylish, timeless décor ideas inside.
This Persian wall art is one of the best Persian gifts that you can give to your loved ones on different occasions.
Vitreous Enamel is an art that some have known for more than 5,000 years. According to expert studies and by adapting Byzantine pots and Iranian works, this art originated in Iran and then moved to other lands.
Nowadays in Iran, the center of poultry production is Isfahan And the distinguished masters work in the production of enamel.
Persian Handicrafts Enameling(Mina kari) is one of the most glorious Iranian handicrafts. It is the art of painting and designing the surface of metals such as gold, silver, and copper by glazing colors and fire in the furnace.
