Home › Tourism › Enameling (Mina-kari) Index Isfahan Handicrafts Enameling (Mina-kari) Engraving (Qalamzani) Qalamkar Textile Printing Khatam (Marquetry) Woodcarving (Monabbat) Filigree (Malileh) Miniature Painting Turquoise Inlay Enameling (Mina-kari) Enameling (Mina-kari) Overview & Description Mina-kari is the art of painting and firing enamel colours on metal, especially copper. Isfahan is Iran's leading centre for enamelled plates, jewellery and decorative ware with vivid floral motifs.The glossy turquoise and multicolour surfaces are among the most recognisable souvenirs of the city. Download attachment Related articles — Isfahan Handicrafts Engraving (Qalamzani) Qalamkar Textile Printing Filigree (Malileh) Woodcarving (Monabbat) Miniature Painting Turquoise Inlay Another article in Isfahan Handicrafts: — Select an article — Enameling (Mina-kari) Engraving (Qalamzani) Qalamkar Textile Printing Khatam (Marquetry) Woodcarving (Monabbat) Filigree (Malileh) Miniature Painting Turquoise Inlay