थीवा कला: राजस्थान (प्रतापगढ़)/Thewa Art: Rajasthan (Pratapgarh)

The video is a presentation on the Thewa Art of Rajasthan. Thewa art is historically linked to the town of Pratapgarh near Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. In 1775 the art of Thewa was recognized by Maharawat Sawant Singh when he honoured the Thewa craftsman Nathu Lal Soni for his accomplishment by gifting him land and bestowing him with the title Raj Soni. Thewa art is considered to be at least 400 years old and the family of Nathu Lal Soni is credited with keeping the tradition alive. Thewa Art refers to the intricate images, it is almost like a painting of gold on a glass background and it is done with the help of a pen-like tool called the tankla. The film includes interviews with craftsmen of the Raj Soni family. The Raj Soni family has been awarded many national awards from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, since 1966.