The House of Sunita Shekhawat unveils The Museum Of Meenakari Heritage (MOMH), a state-of-the-art permanent gallery that preserves and celebrates the rich tapestry of Meenakari. A long nurtured dream of founder Sunita Shekhawat, this unique space is a manifestation of her vision and love for the art of enamelling. The museum is curated by the noted art historian Usha R Balakrishnan and designed by Siddhartha Das Studio. It pays tribute to the mastery and skill of countless artisans who have carried forward the ancient craft of enamelling through the centuries.

Sprawled over 3000 sq.ft, the gallery is located in the vicinity of the historic walled city of Jaipur. Over 300 images were obtained from over 15 premier museums, private collections, art galleries and auction houses worldwide, charting the nuanced history of enamelling from Renaissance Europe to its arrival in India. These include the British Museum, V&A Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Al-Thani Collection, Aga Khan
Museum, The Hermitage and Sotheby’s to name a few. The House of Shekhawat produced over 120 reproductions which serve as a priceless repository of archival motifs, styles and oral histories related to the craft. The myriad forms of enamelling like cloisonné, champlevé, plique-à-jour, and basse-taille are further explored in the 60 original pieces by
Sunita Shekhawat. These creations epitomise a confluence of traditional craft and modern vibrancy the
maison is known for.

A palette of ivory, maroon, and brown punctuated by teak wood, red sandstone and antique brass sets the tone of the space. Painstakingly hand painted ceilings and latticed jharokhas capture old world Jaipur. Locally sourced materials and heritage inspired design embody the spirit of Made in India. Bringing Jaipur to the world, the gallery lays bare an intimate bridge connecting the past, present and future of Meenakari.