Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft

“Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft” originates from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. This craft dating back to early 17th century, is handmade by artisans also known as ‘meenakars’. Banaras Gulabi Meenakari is the art of coloring or decorating a metal surface by attaching or fusing pieces of different mineral substances, over it. It is characterized by pink strokes on white enamel. Earlier, Banaras Gulabi Meenakari was only done on gold, but now it is done on silver also. Popular products of this craft include figures of flowers and birds and animals, religious figurines of various Gods & Goddesses and wedding processions. Meenakari is considered the most alluring and technical of all metal decorations.