Iranian Handicrafts: Minakari
Minakari (pronounced: meenaakari or meenakari) is the process of painting and coloring the surfaces of metals and ceramic tiles through enameling. It is practiced as an art form and commercially produced mainly in Iran and India. Minakari art usually involves intricate designs (mainly using geometric shapes and designs) and is applied as a decorative feature to serving dishes, containers, vases, frames, display ornaments, and jewelry.
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