Mim Lux — Filigree from Zanjan, Crafted with Purpose

Mim Lux is an independent handmade filigree jewelry brand founded in 2019 by Mina Aligo, an Iranian artist from Zanjan — the World City of Filigree ❤️

A city where Malileh is not just a technique, but a living heritage shaped by patience, precision, and generations of skilled hands.

 

The Artist & Her Craft

Mina Aligo began her journey with filigree through years of deep, hands-on apprenticeship, dedicating over a decade to mastering this demanding craft. For the past five years, she has been running her own independent workshop, creating pieces that carry both tradition and a personal artistic voice.

All Mim Lux pieces are handcrafted using 999 pure silver, shaped entirely by hand. There are no molds, no machines, and no repetition—only time, focus, and respect for the material.

Each piece is made in limited quantities, embracing the natural variations that make handmade work alive and human.

Inspiration | Woman, Growth, and Becoming

Mim Lux designs are deeply inspired by women and their journey of growth—the challenges, resilience, and quiet strength it takes to evolve, especially within the context of Iranian society.

Through filigree, Mina translates these experiences into delicate yet powerful forms. In her hands, metal becomes a language of endurance, transformation, and feminine presence.

The Art of Malileh (Iranian Filigree)

Malileh is one of Iran’s most refined metalworking techniques, historically rooted in Zanjan. Using extremely fine silver wires, each design is woven by hand into lace-like structures that require full presence and patience.

Choosing filigree means choosing slow craft over fast fashion, meaning over mass production, and heritage over trend.

Why Mim Lux at Maralkunst

Maralkunst’s mission is to be a bridge and a voice—connecting local artisans like Mina to a global audience.

We exist to:

• Support authentic handmade craftsmanship

• Preserve cultural techniques at risk of disappearing

• Give visibility to independent artists, especially women

• Create meaningful connections between maker and wearer

Mim Lux reflects everything Maralkunst stands for: integrity, depth, and true craftsmanship.

Join the Movement

This is more than jewelry.

It is part of a movement to support local artisans globally.

By choosing Mim Lux, you support:

• A living Iranian craft

• A woman-led independent workshop

• Slow, conscious creation

🌍 Stand with handmade.

✨ Choose meaning over mass production.

💛 Help carry these stories beyond borders.

 

At Maralkunst, jewelry is not just worn—

it is remembered.