Buy Handmade Enamel Work & Meenakari Rakhi on iTokri
Give your brother a thread that sparkles with everlasting brilliance. Our Enamel Work Rakhis bridge centuries-old metalcraft with vibrant, modern aesthetics. Created by fusing powdered glass onto copper or brass at temperatures exceeding 800°C, these handcrafted enamel dials (traditionally known as Meenakari) feature a glossy, scratch-resistant finish that never fades, tarnishes, or loses its luster. From sacred spiritual iconography to cheeky pop-culture motifs, these metallic keepsakes offer a luxurious, long-lasting alternative to disposable plastic rakhis.
The Alchemy of Copper Enameling & Meenakari
Enamel work is one of India's most celebrated heritage metalcrafts. Powdered glass pigments are carefully hand-painted onto a solid metal base and fired in a high-temperature kiln. The heat melts the glass powder, permanently fusing it to the metal surface.
Process of Making Handmade Copper Enamel Rakhi
1. Shaping the Copper Base
Upcycled or sheet copper is cut into geometric, floral, or custom shapes. The raw edges are filed down and smoothed to prepare a clean canvas.
2. Acid Cleaning & Pickling
The shaped copper pieces are washed in a mild acid solution (pickling) to remove surface oxidation, grease, and dirt so the glass powder can adhere seamlessly.
3. Applying Glass Powder & Pigments
Artisans hand-apply fine vitreous glass powder mixed with a natural binder using delicate brushes, stencils, or dry sifting to create intricate colors and patterns.
4. High-Heat Kiln Firing
The prepped metal is placed inside a high-temperature kiln at 750°C–850°C for a few minutes. The intense heat melts the glass powder, permanently fusing it to the copper surface into a hard, glossy coat.
5. Buffing & Dori Threading
Once cooled, the copper edges are buffed and polished to a shine. The finished enamel charm is then carefully strung onto soft, skin-friendly cotton or silk dori threads.
Because the color comes from vitrified glass rather than surface paint, enamel rakhis are completely waterproof, scratch-proof, and impervious to everyday wear.
Copper Enamel Rakhi Product Range & Pricing Overview
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Style Variant
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Featured Motifs & Aesthetics
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Packaging & Add-ons
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Price Range (INR)
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Classic Meenakari Spiritual
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Ganesha, Om, Trishul, Lotus, Sun
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Free Roli-Chawal + Handwritten Note
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₹1148/-
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Quirky Pop-Culture Enamel
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Cutting Chai, Auto, Tarbooz, Chai-Sutta
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Free Roli-Chawal + Handwritten Note
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₹1148/-
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Handcrafted Copper Enamel (Ekibeki)
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Morpankh, Baadal, Peacock, Boho Floral
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Reusable Puppet Potli Box
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₹1148/-
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Give Your Rakhi a Second Life: Post-Festive Repurposing
A high-fired enamel piece is built to last a lifetime. Once Raksha Bandhan concludes, the central metal charm can easily be detached and repurposed rather than tucked away in a drawer.
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Repurposing Idea
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Simple How-To Guide
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Keyring or Bag Charm
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Slip the central copper enamel motif onto a brass keyring or backpack zipper pull for a pop of color.
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Ethnic Pendant / Choker
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Thread the enamel disc onto a thin leather cord, black dori, or silver chain to wear as an everyday pendant.
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Car Rearview Accent
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Loop the thread onto your car’s rearview mirror or hang it in your home temple space.
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The Hands Behind the Glaze: Preserving Heritage Metalcraft
A major highlight of our enamel collection is crafted in partnership with Ekibeki, a Maharashtra-based social enterprise dedicated to reviving traditional copper enameling.
By turning industrial copper scrap into high-art jewelry and festive heirlooms, Ekibeki provides sustainable, dignified income to rural metal artisans whose craft was threatened by cheap plastic imports. We also work directly with heritage Meenakars in Jaipur, preserving centuries of royal artisan traditions.
The iTokri Rakhi Experience
● Complimentary Roli-Chawal: Tucked inside two tiny glass bottles filled with fresh Roli and Chawal.
● Handwritten Personal Note: We hand-write your personal message on recycled paper to keep the warmth of home alive.
● 100% Plastic-Free Shipping: Delivered securely in eco-friendly, biodegradable packaging.
● You can even add Rakhi sweets with your domestic Rakhi orders.
● We deliver worldwide - Is your brother abroad? Now you can send handmade rakhi for brother anywhere in the world. Check out rakhi delivery to UK, rakhi delivery to US, Rakhi delivery to Australia, Rakhi delivery to Canada and Rakhi delivery worldwide for more information.
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