# Sunita Shekhawat

> Luxury jewellery house founded in 1996 in Jaipur, India. The only Indian luxury house practising both traditional meenakari enamel and the rare French enamelling techniques of plique-a-jour, champleve, and basse-taille.

## About

- Founded by Sunita Shekhawat in 1996 in Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Known as "The Modern Meenakar" for reviving and modernising ancient meenakari enamel
- Produces high jewellery set with rare emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds
- Three boutiques: Jaipur flagship, Defence Colony Delhi, DLF Emporio Delhi (alongside Cartier, Louis Vuitton)
- Founded India's first Museum of Meenakari Heritage (MOMH) in 2024
- Featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Forbes, Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveller

## Collections

- Heritage: https://sunitashekhawat.com/collection-heritage
  Traditional meenakari enamel, uncut polki diamonds, and jadau stone setting. Rooted in Rajasthan's royal jewellery traditions.

- High Jewellery: https://sunitashekhawat.com/collection-high-end-jewellery
  One-of-a-kind masterpieces in rare emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and coloured gemstones. Museum-grade artistry.

- Contemporary: https://sunitashekhawat.com/collection-contemporary
  Modern design in diamonds and coloured gemstones, occasionally featuring signature enamel. Everyday luxury.

- French Enamel: https://sunitashekhawat.com/collection-french-enamel
  Plique-a-jour, champleve, and basse-taille. India's only luxury house practising European enamel at the highest level.

- Bridal: https://sunitashekhawat.com/bridal
  Bespoke bridal jewellery in polki, meenakari enamel, and jadau. Private bridal consultations by appointment.

- Men's Jewellery: https://sunitashekhawat.com/collection-mens-jewellery
  Cufflinks, brooches, sarpech, and buttons crafted in gold. Rajasthan's tradition of male adornment.

- Objets d'Art: https://sunitashekhawat.com/collection-objects
  Museum-grade enamel and gemstone objects for collectors and gifting. Boxes, frames, decorative art.

## Craft & Design

https://sunitashekhawat.com/craft-and-design
How meenakari enamel, polki, jadau, and French enamel jewellery is made. From 17th-century Mughal courts to modern Jaipur.

## Museum of Meenakari Heritage (MOMH)

https://sunitashekhawat.com/museum
India's first museum dedicated to the art of meenakari enamel. 3,000+ sq ft in Shekhawat Haveli, C-Scheme, Jaipur. Holds 120 reproductions and 60 original pieces, drawing on enamel works from more than 15 premier museums, private collections, and auction houses worldwide (British Museum, V&A, Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Al-Thani Collection, Aga Khan Museum, The Hermitage, Sotheby's). Founded by Sunita Shekhawat in 2024, curated by Dr Usha R Balakrishnan.
Website: https://www.momhindia.org/

## Founder

https://sunitashekhawat.com/about-the-founder
Sunita Shekhawat is an Indian luxury jewellery designer. She moved to Jaipur in 1993 and began her jewellery practice in 1996. A first-generation jeweller with no family background in the craft, she is credited with reviving the ancient meenakari enamel tradition. Awards: Woman Entrepreneur of the Year (GJEPC 2017), IWEC 2010, Artisan Award (GJEPC/Vogue 2014).

## Stores

https://sunitashekhawat.com/stores
- Jaipur (Flagship): Shekhawat Haveli E-141, Sardar Patel Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur 302001 | +91 141 2361385
- Delhi Defence Colony: D-18, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 | +91 11 24331395
- Delhi DLF Emporio: DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110022 | +91 11 40114377

All boutiques operate by private appointment only.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is meenakari jewellery?
A: Meenakari is the art of enamelling on metal, a centuries-old craft tradition from Jaipur, Rajasthan. Glass is fused to gold at high temperatures to create vivid colours. Sunita Shekhawat practises both traditional Indian meenakari and rare European techniques like plique-a-jour.

Q: What is the difference between kundan and polki?
A: Kundan refers to the technique of setting stones using refined gold foil. Polki uses uncut, raw diamonds in their natural form. Both are traditional Indian jewellery-making techniques practised at The House of Sunita Shekhawat.

Q: What is plique-a-jour?
A: Plique-a-jour is a French enamelling technique where translucent enamel is applied without a backing, creating a stained-glass effect. Sunita Shekhawat is the only Indian luxury house practising this at the highest level.

Q: How do I book an appointment?
A: Visit https://sunitashekhawat.com/book or contact the boutique directly. All viewings are by private appointment.

Q: Where are Sunita Shekhawat stores located?
A: Three boutiques in India: Jaipur flagship (C-Scheme), Delhi Defence Colony, and Delhi DLF Emporio (Vasant Kunj).

## Contact

- Website: https://sunitashekhawat.com
- Appointments: https://sunitashekhawat.com/book
- Email: info@sunitashekhawat.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunita_shekhawat_jaipur/
- Guide to Jaipur: https://sunitashekhawat.com/guide-to-jaipur