Thewa fuses intricately worked 23-carat gold sheet onto molten coloured glass, a secret technique held by the Soni family of Pratapgarh for over 250 years. The glowing miniature scenes seem lit from within.
- Region of origin:
- Rajasthan
- GI registration:
- Thewa Art Work
- Materials:
- gold-sheet; coloured-glass
- Techniques:
- fused gold-on-glass openwork
- HS code (customs):
- 7113
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About Thewa Art Jewellery
Thewa fuses intricately worked 23-carat gold sheet onto molten coloured glass, a secret technique held by the Soni family of Pratapgarh for over 250 years. The glowing miniature scenes seem lit from within.
- Region of origin
- Rajasthan
- GI registration
- Thewa Art Work
- Materials
- gold-sheet; coloured-glass
- Techniques
- fused gold-on-glass openwork
- HS code (customs)
- 7113
How it’s made
fused gold-on-glass openwork
The makers
Crafted by Raj Soni family of Pratapgarh of Rajasthan.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Thewa Art Jewellery is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Thewa Art Work”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Thewa Art Jewellery — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Thewa Art Jewellery pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Thewa Art Jewellery piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Thewa Art Jewellery authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Thewa Art Jewellery is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Thewa Art Work”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Thewa Art Jewellery piece cost?
- Handmade Thewa Art Jewellery typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹1,50,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Thewa Art Jewellery piece?
- Keep Thewa Art Jewellery out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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