This beautiful enamel plate is in the shape of Toranj with curved and angled at the edges. The background of the plate is white with an azure blue and delicate flowers in the margin. Another background of the Toranj is azure blue with Khatai motifs inside it and a narrow Turquoise blue margin. The center is ornamented with Farang flowers. It can be used as a decoration or hung on the wall. Traditional colors and elements show the Persian paradise in the best way.
➡️ What is Minakari the Persian Style Enamel Handpainting?
Minakari is the art of colouring and ornamenting the surface of copper by fusing brilliant colours that are decorated in intricate designs. Usually, copper is chosen and shaped by an expert coppersmith.
The patterns of Iranian enamel work is 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 colours called Mina in azure, red, green, yellow, blue etc. A single piece of Mina passes through many bands before it reaches completion.
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.
Enamel working and baked-coating are one of the distinguished courses of art in Isfahan.
Crafts Details | |
Size | Max Diameter: 18.5 cm Min Diameter: 12.5 cm Height: 2cm |
Material | Glazed Hand Painting on Copper Dish |
Usage | Wall Plate, Decorative Crafts, Persian Gift |
Originate | Handmade in Isfahan / Persia (Iran) |