Persian Minakari Copper Candy Bowl
Transform your dining or living space with the Persian Minakari Copper Candy Bowl, a masterpiece of Persian craftsmanship. This handcrafted serving bowl brings a touch of luxury and heritage to any setting. Made from durable copper with a vibrant enameled finish, it showcases the intricate Minakari artistry, a technique passed down through generations of skilled artisans.
Persian Minakari Copper Candy Bowl Details:
- Artwork: Minakari
- Production: Handmade
- Object: Mina Art Suger Decanter
- Height with lid: 20
- Height without lid: 15 cm
- Origin: Persian
- Material: Copper
- Coating: Enameled coating and metal oxide painting
Please note No two handmade items are exactly alike.
About the artwork:
The artwork you are purchasing is called Mina with a rich old history of around 5000 years. Mina means blue in ancient Persian language and the blue colour in this artwork is a symbol of heaven’s sky. Although blue is the traditional color in this art, the contemporary Mina handcrafts can be found in various colors these days such as green, grey, pink, etc.
Besides the preparation of paint cream, the desired objects which are mainly made of copper are created by hammering and forming. These objects have a long list of shapes including vases, plates, containers, etc. After forming the objects they should be cleaned thoroughly before being covered with a white enamel coating. The cleanness of the surface is very important at this stage since very minor dirt or even hand oil or moisture could cause a crack in the final product. The enameled object then is baked in the furnace at around 700° in a few stages.
Once the object is baked and cooled down, the already uniquely designed pattern of each item is transferred to the object’s surface. This is usually done by drawing on the paper first and punching small holes near each other on the lines drawn on the paper. Graphite powder is usually used to mark on the metal surface through paper tiny holes. The white-coated copper object with marked lines then is painted carefully and artistically by hand. This stage is almost the most important part of the artwork and indeed the spirit of the Mina. The artist spends lots of time handling the details of the painting trying to make it unique, modern, and beautiful.
BONBON DISH
A Minakari bonbon dish is a decorative dish used for serving bonbons or other small sweets that has been decorated using the traditional Persian art form of Minakari, also known as enameling. The dish is typically made from metal, such as copper or brass, and is coated with layers of enamel paint to create a vibrant and eye-catching design.
To create a Minakari bonbon dish, the surface of the metal dish is first cleaned and prepared to ensure that the enamel adheres properly. Next, a design for the dish is drawn onto the surface using a pencil or other marking tool. The design can be a simple geometric pattern or a more intricate floral or animal motif, depending on the artist’s skill and creativity.
Once the design is in place, a special type of enamel paint is applied to the surface of the dish, typically using a small brush. The paint is allowed to dry, and then additional layers of paint are applied to build up the colors and create a more vibrant and detailed design.
After the enamel paint has dried completely, the entire surface of the dish is polished to create a smooth and shiny finish. The final step is to add any additional decorative touches, such as gold or silver accents, to the design to give it a more luxurious and elegant look.
A Minakari bonbon dish can be a beautiful and functional addition to any home decor, adding a touch of traditional Persian art and culture to the space. The vibrant colors and intricate designs of Minakari make it a unique and eye-catching form of decoration, and the dish itself can be used to serve sweets or simply displayed as a decorative object in its own right.
