Thewa Art Jewellery From Rajasthan: – THEWA is a word literally means “SETTING”. Thewa is an art of fusing 23carat gold with multicoloured glass. It is a very detailed and intricate process. A 23carat gold piece is first beaten into a very thin sheet. Intricate designs are inscribed onto these gold sheets using very fine chisel. This art evolved in Pratapgarh district, Rajasthan India.,Originated in Mughal Era around 400 years back. This Thewa Art was on verge of becoming a dying art, and very few artisans were are left from Rajsoni family who are making this.
SONKANCH, A thewa jewellery Brand From Jaipur, has come forward to give Thewa Art, a National and International Platform to make recognition. Also trying to give it a new and glamorised look by fusing it with many other Jewellery art forms also like Meenakari, Chittai ,Jadaoo etc.. This Brand is helping these left over handful of Artisans in keeping the traditional art alive along with earning their good livelihoods for their family and also get the recognition of their work. Keeping In mind the mission of “VOCAL FOR LOCAL” given by our PM Modi ji. An exclusive dedicated, Flagship store “SONKANCH” itself meaning in Hindi “Sona and Kaanch” i.e. gold and glass.
