{"id":365926,"date":"2026-06-24T15:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=365926"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:06:28","slug":"thewa-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/thewa-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Thewa Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-box-green\">\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> Thewa art received global attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Thewa cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to Slovakia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"red-h2-box\">About Thewa Art<\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 326px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static.india.gov.in\/npiprod\/odop\/uploads\/thewa_art_work_8b0d20f8e5.jpg?resize=326%2C217&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thewa Art Work\" width=\"326\" height=\"217\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: India Gov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Thewa art is an<strong> intricate and elegant form of jewellery-making<\/strong> that involves fusing gold onto colored glass to create intricate designs and patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin: <\/strong>It\u00a0originated in the<strong> Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan,<\/strong> under the patronage of Maharawat Samant Singh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Thewa, which means <strong>\u201csetting\u201d in a literal sense,<\/strong> is a<strong> unique way of fusing gold and colored glass <\/strong>to create magnificent pieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> The technique<strong> dates back over 400 years<\/strong> and has been passed down through generations of skilled artisans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practised by:<\/strong> This inbred art is exclusively practised only by the<strong> Sonis or goldsmiths of the Nathulal Soni family.<\/strong>\u00a0They call themselves<strong> \u201cRaj-Sonis\u201d now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How it is made:<\/strong> The basic Thewa jewellery is <strong>made on a mottled sheet of pure gold<\/strong>, which is then combined with coloured glass, which constitutes a single unit.\n<ul>\n<li>The glass that is <strong>blended with the gold is treated with a special process<\/strong>, which renders a dazzling effect and, in turn,<strong> highlights the gold patterns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has<strong> evolved with changing times, incorporating techniques such as Meenakari and diamond setting,<\/strong> along with the use of materials like beads and threads, to create a contemporary appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> Thewa jewellery is inspired by <strong>Hindu mythology, folk stories, nature, and the rich culture of Rajasthan<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>Its designs often show scenes of <strong>bravery, romance, historical events, rulers, and gods like Lord Krishna. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flowers, plants, birds, and animals<\/strong> are also<strong> common motifs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The<strong> bright and colourful designs<\/strong> reflect the traditions of Rajasthan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This entire<strong> range of jewellery is handmade,<\/strong> and <strong>sometimes a single piece of jewellery takes more than a month to design.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use:<\/strong> The initial usage of Thewa art was to\u00a0<strong>adorn chests and boxes gifted to royalty<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>Today, <strong>artisans apply this craft to a wide range of products,<\/strong> including <strong>photo frames, mirrors, cufflinks, brooches, trays, plates, and jewellery such as rings and necklaces,<\/strong> which are worn by both men and women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> It is <strong>known for its delicate beauty and timeless elegance,<\/strong> with each piece showcasing a level of craftsmanship that is unmatched in the world of jewellery-making.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition:<\/strong>\u00a0It earned<strong> a GI Tag in 2014.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Selected master artisans and families of this craft have also been<strong>\u00a0recognised and awarded by <\/strong><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">UNESCO.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: Thewa art received global attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Thewa cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to Slovakia. About Thewa Art Thewa art is an intricate and elegant form of jewellery-making that involves fusing gold onto colored glass to create intricate designs and patterns. 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