Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Thewa Art is/are correct?
1.It is a traditional decorative craft that involves the precise fusion of hand-carved sheets of pure gold onto vibrant, specially treated molten glass.
2.The craft is exclusively practiced and preserved in the Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan and holds a Geographical Indication status.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Thewa art is a highly specialized jewelry-making technique where extremely thin, intricately patterned sheets of pure gold are fused onto colored molten glass sheets, creating a brilliant, glowing visual effect.
- Statement 2 is correct: This centuries-old luxury craft is completely localized to the Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan. To protect its unique heritage and prevent counterfeits, it was officially granted a Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2013–2014.
