Mohan Lal Meenakar
Chhoti Chaupar, Jaipur • Meenakari Enamel MasterRoyal Jaipur Meenakari & Fresh Pearl Chandbali Jhumka Drops
शाही जयपुर मीनाकारी व मोती झुमका कर्णफूल
Double-tiered traditional jhumka earrings hand-enamelled in emerald green and ruby red Meenakari, finished with natural freshwater rice pearl bunches.
The Story Behind the Piece
Meenakari was brought to Jaipur in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh I from Lahore. These earrings are hand-engraved with floral patterns on metal and filled with crushed colored mineral glass enamels before being fired in small jewelers' kilns. The lower bell (jhumka) is fringed with dozens of genuine cultured seed pearls.
Key Highlights:
- Traditional fired mineral glass Meenakari enamel
- Hand-strung genuine rice pearl drops
- Comfortable push-back closure with wide support washers
- Featherlight on earlobes despite elaborate design
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