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8.3" W x 5.3" H x 5.3" D

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Weight:  1.9 lbs

 

Nickel plated brass, enamel and manufactured wood

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Meenakari jewelry box, 'Blue Treasure'

A superb example of meenakari art, this jewelry box is covered with dazzling floral motifs. Sourabh Mehta embosses them on sheets of brass bathed in gleaming nickel. Enamel is applied and each color is fired separately before the piece is polished. During the Mughal Empire, crushed precious stones, or meena were used, giving meenakari its name. The treasure chest is lined in velvet.
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Retail Value: $97.95 (You save 34%)
 

Sourabh Mehta

Sourabh Mehta

"I specialize in meenakari, which is a colorful and vibrant style that truly expresses the beauty of Rajasthan."
"Hello, I am Sourabh and I was born and raised in Delhi. I studied at the Air Force Bal Bharti School, where I was educated in a strict and disciplined environment. I learned there the importance of work ethics, punctuality, and fair...

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Sourabh Mehta

"Hello, I am Sourabh and I was born and raised in Delhi. I studied at the Air Force Bal Bharti School, where I was educated in a strict and disciplined environment. I learned there the importance of work ethics, punctuality, and fair dealing in every sphere of life.

"Since childhood, I have always been inclined to do something on my own. I was a creative child, and though no one in my family is involved in the field of arts and crafts, I was keen on pursuing this field.

"While studying for a Masters in Business Administration from Wigan and Leigh College, UK (Delhi campus), I got the opportunity to meet a lot of people who worked with handcrafted products. I became enthralled by the sheer artistic diversity that India has to offer, and it inspired me further to pursue this realm.

"When I finished my Masters I went on a six-month exchange program to London, where I got the chance to meet and interact with people from different cultures. While in England, I realized Indian art was very popular, and I became all the more convinced that this was the field for me.

"So I started a small workshop when I returned home. At first I started crafting small scale items like candleholders and other decorative pieces. I specialize in meenakari, which is a colorful and vibrant style that truly expresses the beauty of Rajasthan. I am currently working on silver furniture pieces, and for that I need the assistance of more artisans.

"I have participated in few exhibitions that were sponsored by embassies such as the United States, Indonesia, and the British High Commission. It was a great feeling to receive a good response to my work.

"I feel encouraged to be associated with Novica. It is a fantastic platform to showcase my country's wonderful works of art, and to make it possible for everyone in the world to see India's unique artistry."

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