Thewa Jewellery

What is Thewa  or Theva Jewellery?

Firstly, this jewellery  is a speciality in the State of  Rajasthan.

As a matter of fact,  thin gold foils etched on coloured glass is Thewa Jewellery. For instance, Thewa means “setting”  and the word “Tharna” means to hammer the gold into thin foils. This kind of work started in the 18th Century .

This type of Jewellery is available in Delhi at :-Rajasthali

Thewa jewellery  is available in Jaipur at :-Rajasthali 

Johari Bazar jewellery shops

Available at Bangalore :- Ghena Fashion

How is Thewa  made ?

As a matter of fact, Terrecota is ground and mixed with chemicals to form a thick paste (lac reisin compound). This is spread on to a wooden base.In another parallel process, gold is hammered into thin pieces. In other words, intricate  flower motifs and birds are drawn on the sheet on the wooden base. For example, thin gold foil is stuck to the wooden base by warming it slightly. It is called Thewa ki Patti.

Subsequently, black paint is spread on it to highlight the design and the excess gold is peeled off.

Popular Pieces

Glass jewellery boxes, artefacts and stunning jewellery is created with Thewa. The pendants in maroon, red and green colours are very popular. The create images of deities or royal marriage processions and so on. Typically, they are attached to beads made of the same colour. Bracelets ,earrings and heavy necklaces are made with Thewa Jewellery. They look very colourful. As compared to real  thick gold jewellery, this kind of jewellery is inexpensive & stylish.

 Rajasthan  Thewa Jewellery

Jewellery in Rajasthan is influenced by the Royal Court & folklore. Jewellery for the Rajasthani women from both the royalty & village women was a way of life . The Maang tikka, nose ring, earrings, kadas, the waist band  and anklets were worn everyday by women. For women jewellery is a form of demonstration of their wealth & station in life.Men wear silver earrings and silver buttons in their  shirts or kurtas.