Meenakari Rakhi — Handpainted Enamel Rakhis from Bikaner

Meenakari is the art of painting enamel onto metal — a craft Rajasthan has practised for centuries, most famously in Jaipur but deeply rooted across the state. The technique involves applying coloured glass powder to a metal surface, layer by layer, until the colours are rich, permanent, and vibrant. On a rakhi scale, this work requires steady hands and a good eye. There is no template, no stencil, and no undo.

The meenakari rakhis at Arihant Novelty celebrate the most recognisable motifs of Rajasthani folk art: peacocks in blue and green, lotus flowers, geometric mandala patterns, and Om symbols in saffron and gold. Each piece is small but full of detail. These are the rakhis that photograph well, travel well in packaging, and hold their colour after weeks of wearing.