Back in 16th century, small portraits were made using vellum, copper, ivory etc. The portraits were part of illuminators that held a manuscript and a medal. Since then, it became a tradition to carve, paint, or engrave the medal as a miniature portrait. In time, the medium, the purpose, and the outcome kept evolving, and at present, there happens to be a diversified practice.
Aishwarya-raihan
Waliul-basher
Selina-lipi
Abdul-halim
Samir-datta
Margaret-blazo
Mohammad-ali
Manashi-banik
Masuka-nourin-heya
Khadizatul-qubra-rony
Safiuddin-shilpalay
Istinarah-surrat-nubah