India Travel Update 
Introduction
People worldwide feel envious of this fizzy state of Rajasthan as it is immeasurably a sanctified land of opulent culture, lifestyle, clothing, traditions and highly laudable Arts and Crafts. In our previous section of writing, we discussed about the Block Printing so to bring some variation for our readers and to hold their attention, we introduce you with another glamorous form of art and that is Enamel Jewelry of Rajasthan. This art form has got its lovers in the entire corners of world. Few of you might have heard of “Meenakari” form of art, which is also practiced over here and includes the enameling of prized metals like silver and gold.
History
The art of Enameling Jewelry was brought into picture by Maharaja Man Singh during the 18th and the 19th century. The significant enameling center in Rajasthan is the pink city of Jaipur that is highly recommended to the buyers to buy the items of Enamel Jewelry.
Description
The art of Enamel Jewelry is a very complex art and requires lot of training under the professionals. It is essentially done by mingling glass to gold or silver at a very high temperature. Recurrent use of sparkling colors such as red, white and green, makes it attention grabbling and extremely appealing to the buyers.
The items made from this conspicuous art might seem expensive to you as their price is decided on the quality and the luster used in it. It is festooned and exaggerated by using glass beads, gold foils and leaf and gemstones. Moreover, the paints are also exquisitely applied to enhance its patina. If talking retrospectively, this Enamel Jewelry of Rajasthan was extensively used by the stately Rajput kings and the noblemen of the erstwhile era.
Nonetheless, this art has a special relevance for those who are fervent in accumulating antique and ethnic jewelry.
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