The Museum of Meenakari Heritage

THE MUSEUM OF MEENAKARI HERITAGE

The House of Sunita Shekhawat’s Museum Of Meenakari Heritage (MOMH) is a state-of-the-art permanent gallery that preserves and celebrates the rich tapestry of Meenakari

historian Usha R Balakrishnan and designed by Siddhartha Das Studio, the museum pays tribute to the mastery and skill of countless artisans who have carried forward

over 300 images sourced from over 15 premier museums, private collections, art galleries and auction houses worldwide, charting the nuanced history of enamelling from Renaissance Europe to its arrival in India. These include the

name a few. The House of Shekhawat produced over 120 reproductions which serve as a priceless repository of archival motifs, styles and oral histories related to the

cloisonné, champlevé, plique-à-jour, and basse-taille are further explored in the 60 original pieces by Sunita Shekhawat,

known for.

and antique brass sets the tone of the space. Painstakingly hand painted ceilings and latticed jharokhas capture old world Jaipur. Locally sourced materials and heritage inspired design embody the spirit of Made in India. Bringing Jaipur to the world, the gallery lays bare an intimate bridge connecting the past, present and future of Meenakari.

The gallery is an ensemble of pieces that shed light on various regions and epochs. This experience is only heightened by the artisan’s virtuosity that takes centre stage, highlighting the skill, patience and vision that goes into enamelling. Sunita Shekhawat is one of the last remaining jewellery houses that champion authentic

elites and garnered global fame, continue to form the backbone of the atelier. Indeed, revival is at the heart of each piece.

Preserving both the process and spirit of Meenakari, MOMH will continue to grow through organic collaborations and creative innovation.

To know more about MOMH’s activities, visit https://www.momhindia.org/