What is Meena Kari Jewelry?

Finest ‘Meena Kari’ Jewelry is made by skilled craftsmen in Rajasthan, India one of the richest states in Art, Culture and Heritage. Meena Kari is a method of gem setting, consisting of inserting a gold foil between the stones and its mount. Gems are bedded in a surround of gold lea instead of being held by a rim or claw. It received great patronage during the Mughal era and some of the most mesmerizing pieces were created during those times. ‘Meena Kari’ work is a work of art. It involves enameling with brilliant colors and designs which is done on the reverse of a jewelry piece, along with the ‘Meena Kari’ setting on top. ‘Meena Kari’ is also known as Bikaneri or Jaipuri jewelry.
Despite the advent of fusion jewelry of the modern days, for occasions like weddings and festivals, Indian women always prefer the traditional and the ethnic look. Hence, this exquisite form of art flourishes and is patronized even today.