Mīnākārī

Minakari or Meenakari (Persian: میناکاری) is the process of painting and colouring the surfaces of metals and ceramic tiles through enameling, originating in Safavid Iran.

The art of enameling metal for ornamental reasons has been traced back to the Parthian and Sasanian eras of Iranian history.

The Mughals introduced it to India and perfected the technique, making the design applied on objects more intricate.

[3] In the twentieth century, Iranian artisans specialising in meenakari were invited to other regions to assist with training local craftsmen.

The powder melts and cures to a smooth, durable, glassy coating on metal, glass or ceramics.