This beautiful wall plate is a square shape with multi curved edges. In the centre of the craft is a painted with rare purple colour Eslimi design. Its design with Khatai flowers on the azure blue background is made from beautiful Toranj paintings. There are beautiful flowers in the white margins of the wall plate. This enamel plate is very remarkable for a souvenir.
➡️ 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 unique 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 | Diameter: 17 cm Height: 2.5 cm |
Material | Glazed Hand Painting on Copper Dish |
Usage | Wall Plate, Decorative Crafts, Persian Gift |
Originate | Handmade in Isfahan / Persia (Iran) |