Indian Jewelry Peacock bracelet bangles. Ethnic Red & black minakari. Handmade bracelet Meenakari. Ethnic Indian bangle. From Artikrti.

Indian Peacock Minakari bangles: This bangles pair is inspired by the meenakari work from a town called Jaipur which is characterized by reds, greens and blues. However, this one is minimalist minakari because just tiny little leaves of red and green decorate this chiselled geometry of a pair of bracelets. The bangle pair is a beautiful example of a centuries old craft done for today's woman- in a striking contemporary design. The pictures say it better than words- party wear for the fashionista. Meenakari, also called enamelling, is the art of decorating a metal surface by fusing mineral substances to it. Meenakari was introduced to India by the Mughal kings in the early 16th century. So, this delicately designed bracelet comes from workmanship which dates back to some 400 hundred years. The meenakari work is very similar in craftsmanship to the miniature design and coloring on the famous Faberge eggs. The design is etched into the metal and then the 'meenakar' or the artist applies the color that has to be fired [at 750 to 850 degrees Centigrade], for it to be fixed onto the metal. Once cooled, it is then burnished or polished with agate and tamarind solution. FREE International Shipping Scroll down for size details. CHECK OUT, SIGN IN, WIN: Check out our website www.artikrti.com for more of India's colourful, handcrafted, gorgeous works of art, jewelry and ethnic chic fashion accessories. Subscribe to our newsletter by signing up there. Just your email & you are done. Or write to us at gigi [at] artikrti.com [This is your customer service host at Artikrti] to subscribe to our newsletter. All subscribers for each week will be featured in our ARTIKRTI WELCOME DRAW for a $30 Value Card- one winner every week, to buy Artikrti products. Our newsletter will feature new products & styles and also special offers only available for the Artikrti family of subscribers and buyers. Simple: just send us an email with the word "subscribe" and your name "firstname surname" in the subject line. Get a chance to Win $ 30 value. India's textile, fabric, jewellery & craft traditions go down centuries- the talent of the craftsman and his or her dedication to the craft, passed on from one generation to another. A weave, a mix of colors, a design or a motif, a print, a piece of applique work- each a labor of love for the artisan Artikrti's [meaning 'artistic creations'] mission is to take the fascinating kaleidoscope that is India and get the world outside to experience it. And add a stroke of beauty that's different, to each woman's life- to her personal beauty and her home. Thank you for dropping by. In true Indian tradition, we hope your visit to Artikrti was a pleasurable one and we do hope to see you again in the future. You may find our Facebook page interesting. It is about "Inviting India"- all things that make up the enchanting land. http://www.facebook.com/Artikrti The fine print: A Pair of bangles. Two bangles. If you are very familiar with standard bangle sizes, this is size 2 x 8. For those not familiar with this sizing, not to worry. Take a look at the size details below. Inner diameter of bangles- 2.5" or 2 4/8" OR 6.3 cms. [Inner dimension] Best way to see if this fits you is to take a bangle or a bracelet that you currently wear and measure the diameter and ensure that your size is the same or smaller than the diameter mentioned above. Colors may vary from the digital photograph above To check out the Artikrti Fans' Lounge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artikrti Love to see more bracelets/jcostume jewellery options? To go to the artikrti store's collection: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artikrti?section_id=12792755 Love to see some ethnic, indian bracelets/jcostume jewellery options? To go to the artikrti store's collection: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artikrti?section_id=13097053 Looking to add some colorful decor accents to you lovely home? Screen-walk through choices of brass ware, wood craft, wall tapestry, throws, throw pilows: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artikrti?section_id=11700221 To check out the Artikrti Fans' Lounge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artikrti Interested in Indian, ethic purses, bags, cell phone pouches: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artikrti?section_id=12793472 Want to check out Artikrti's ethnic chic accessories like shawls, scarves, stoles?: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artikrti?section_id=11671371 Would you like to just admire some soulful ethnic wall art paintings and prints of some fascinating traditional and contemporary Indian art- leaf painting, OM/AUM art, yoga art, palm leaf painting, Rajasthani silk painting and more?: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Artikrti?section_id=12163083