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Thewa Jewellery
Rajasthan is called as the shopper's paradise. Rajasthan is famous for handicrafts,
semi precious stones, Thewa Jewelry, textiles and much more. The beautiful and eye
catching designs of the different types of jewelries, especially the Thewa Jewelry
invite and attract many shoppers. Rajasthan is also well known for its beautiful
and artistic furnitures with intricate carvings and bright colors. One of the most
important features of Rajasthan shopping is that they provide good quality goods
at extremely reasonable prices. The Thewa Jewelry in Rajasthan, India is an exceptional
collection of jewelries which really stands out from the rest of the different types
of jewelries.
The Origin Of Thewa dates back in the year 1767 under the patronage of Maharawat
Samant Sing of Rajasthan. This vernacular word "Thewa", literally means Setting.
Shrouded in complete mystery as to its making the artisans of Thewa follow a patriarchal
method of practicing the art for fear of divulging family secrets to their daughters
in-laws as a result the legacy is carried from father to son only.
Thewa is a traditional art of fusing 23ct gold with multicolored glass. The process
followed is detailed and intricate. Patterned sheet of pure gold is fused onto colored
glass to create a unit. Each unit consist of a flat piece of transparent glass,
of different colors intentionally suggesting Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire. In the
last century Thewa unit makers prepared elaborate settings in gold wire in the Canetille
style, so called after a contemporary European style.
To encourage this exquisite and unique art form theGovernment Of India issued a
postage stamp in the year 2004 . To add to its laurels the art also won nine National
Awards since 1966.
Thewa Jewellery has been appreciated around the world for its fine work. The amount
of work , time and skill that goes into hand crafting each marvelous piece of jewellery
accounts for a major part of its price.
The themes used in making the Thewa Jewelry many a times depict and portray details
from Hindu mythology and Mughal courtly scenes. The themes often include floral
patterns, elephants, lions, historical scenes, the Krishna Leela, winged fairies,
scenes from the battlefield, portraits of rulers and much more. Unlike other jewelries
the actual value or price of a Thewa Jewelry lies in the skill that has gone into
making and fashioning the jewelry piece rather than the intrinsic value of gold.
Where to Shop Thewa Jewellery in Jaipur
M.I. Road, Johari Bazar, of Jaipur showcases the exclusive creations in Thewa Jewellery
and these ornaments are must-buys for the tourists of the state.
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