The
modern
meenakar
The
modern
meenakar
Born in a Rajput family in Osian Thikana, a small village near Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the daughter of an Indian air force officer, Sunita Shekhawat had the opportunity to travel across India – From Jodhpur to Bengaluru to Chandigarh to Delhi, absorbing the various cultures all along. The colours and contrasts of the life in Rajasthan, however, had the most profound impact on her.
Collection
The ‘PADMAPRIYA’
Padmapriya collection, set in 22 kt gold, combines the aspect of tradition and modern. Highlighting the dazzling and delectables with Polki diamonds, south – sea pearls and green and pink Meenakari.
Earrings
Necklace
Maangtika
the designer
The art
of meenakari
'' We create timeless masterpieces based on traditional practices of Meenakari ''
Gadhayi
The first step of creating this unique jewellery is to define the structure with gold strips.
khudhayi
Followed by engraving of the outer surface with the planned designs and patterns.
Meenakari
The engraved patterns on the gold surface are then filled with various natural colours.
JadhAyi
Last step is setting precious, rare stones such as diamonds or kundan into the piece.
