The Lesser Known Art of THEWA

Contents: Preface. Foreword. 1. Introduction: Genesis of the book, Arts and Crafts of India, Objective of the book, Getting Started. 2. The Place-The Setting Rajasthan and Pratapgarh: The Place Rajasthan, The Communities, The Setting, Pratapgarh-A District History, Geographical features, Distances, Connections to other Indian States, Tourist Attractions, Population, District subdivisions, Administrative offices, Election Constituencies, Ancient Era, Mughal and British Era, Quite a blend!. 3. Origin of Theme: The Vibes-Ambience, Caste-family origins, Legends, Oral Narratives-Song of THEWA, Influence of Religion, Family Deity, Gotra, Special Rituals, Family Tree. 4. The Craft: History, What is THEWA?, Introduction to the craft, Meeting with the two!...young dedicated cousins taking THEWA forward, Guru Shishya Parampara-How they learn the skills? 5. The Families: Those keeping the art alive, Ramniwas Rajsoni, Bhatpura Darwaza, Jagdish Rajsoni, Daiji ka Darwaza, Contemporary THEWA Artisans, Deepaks Rajsoni S/o Shilpguru Jagdish, A Woman's Perspective, Raghav Rajsoni, S/o Padmashree Mahesh Rajsoni, Puneet Rajsoni, Bhavishya Rajsoni, Puneet and Bhavishya, The Outcastes. THEWA artiscans, Girish Rajsoni, Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, The Sonis, Vishnu Soni and Wife Neema, Rajesh Soni and family, 6. The Decoration: Design-Traditional Design-Contemporary Patterns & Motifs, Indian Jewellery for every part of the body, Folk Jewellery and Designs, THEWA and its designs, The Original Traditional designs, Stencils preserved to facilitate vintage designing, Changes in buyer preference, Finding Inspiration. 7. The Mysterious Method of Creation: Manufacturing-tools, glass and gold Sheets, surface treatment, Process of THEWA making, Descriptions about THEWA in the past century, Surface Treatment, THEWA work described by THEWA artisans, THEWA Objects, Traditional Products, Contemporary Products, Technique/Process, Tools. 8. Market: Shops and Distribution, Understanding the Jajmani system, Goldsmiths in the social order, The Journey, Present Economic Situation, Inheritance, Digital Platforms and Social Media as Market, Business, Raw materials, Buyers, Problems and Solutions. 10. Conclusion. Notes. Bibliography.