Thewa Jewellery

Thewa Jewellery: An Underrated Art To Explore

If jewelry is a blockbuster film, then the making of it can be considered behind the scenes of the film. In India, there is no shortage of exquisite jewellery and the ways they are made are immensely fascinating. Each of the jewellery making shows intricate craftsmanship and the talent of veteran artists. One of them that we want to highlight here is Thewa art jewellery. This vibrant art is known for its detailed designs in metal, mostly gold and eye-catching motifs.

In today’s time, Rajasthani Thewa jewellery is gaining popularity and we here at Mirraw also have a delightful collection with designs for occasions like weddings, parties and more. Without further ado, let us get to know more about Thewa art jewellery so that you too can chose the right pieces for your jewellery box.

Difference Between Thewa Art Jewellery And Meenakari Art Jewellery

One of the most widespread confusion has been that the two jewellery-making techniques - Thewa and Meenakari are the same. One of the possible reasons could be the brightly colored designs that look extremely intricate. While both techniques come from different parts of Rajasthan, their making is quite different from each other.

In Thewa jewellery, artisans carve intricate designs on a thin gold sheet and then fuse the sheet onto a vibrantly colored glass or mirror. In Meenakari jewellery, artisans first create the motifs on a metal surface and then fill the empty spaces with brightly colored enamel. Thewa jewellery in gold has a more vintage look due to the precious metal whereas Meenakari has a more glossy and brighter look due to the enamel.

Spellbinding Motifs Used In Rajasthani Thewa Jewellery

One of the compelling reasons that people love jewellery is due to its wonderful patterns and motifs. They are miniature pictures of everything the respective culture of the jewellery holds dear. From natural elements to courageous ancestral history, the ethnic motifs look timelessly beautiful.

Like many jewellery techniques, Thewa jewellery also has a long history and therefore some common motifs that are found in their ornaments. As the jewellery comes from Rajasthan which has a longstanding history of rulers, it is natural that the common motifs include hunting scenes that depict deers, lions and elephants; the great ruler Maharana Pratap riding a horse in all his glory or famous royal wedding. Besides rulers, the motifs of Lord Krishna with the gopis i.e the milkmaids or Lord Srinathji are also popular. Peacocks, swans, foliage and flowers are some of the motifs that you can choose if you are endlessly fascinated by nature. The motifs are set against popular colors such as dark green, maroon, red, lavender and indigo.

Ways To Pair Thewa Jewellery With Ethnic Outfits

As it is well-understood that the thewa jewellery jaipur looks very royal and ornate, you must select the right pieces for the right outfits for various occasions. You need to make sure that you do not wear too many pieces at once as it will give you a very cluttered look. Some of the pieces you can go for include studs, necklace sets, rings, thick bangles called kadas and maang tikkas. In case of glass colors, you can have them in colors like red or green for day events and black or dark blue or evening events.

If you going for an office celebration or a party, you can keep it simple yet elegant with teardrop thewa earrings or studs laced with floral motifs. The choices of ethnic outfits include a georgette saree, a kurta set or salwar kameez, depending on the event. A simple analogue watch, a canvas clutch and strappy sandals are the accessories that will seal the look.

In case you are attending a family function, a traditional ceremony or a festive party with your family, you look can be a bit more lavish. An opulent choker necklace set with thewa motifs engraved on the pendant and earrings can do the trick. The thewa jewellery in gold can also have other materials like beads, pearls or kundan for a more extravagant appearance. A minimally decorated Anarkali suit or a simple silk saree can be perfect to let the jewellery take the spotlight. Add juttis and an embroidered poti bag to complete the ensemble. For the ones attending a friend’s wedding function or a cultural exhibition, a simple metallic bangle with thewa kada or bangle with your ethnic co-ord set can work well. A brocade clutch and classic pumps can level up your look.

Thewa jewellery in gold is perfect for the people’s wedding days as well since the pieces are known for their grandeur. Pieces such as borla i.e a traditional Rajasthani maang tikka with thewa carvings or a sheeshpatti laced with thewa decorations and laced with pearl strings are ideal for the brides. Men can opt for tie-pins or cufflinks with floral or chequered engravings, whether they are attending traditional function or are the groom themselves.

Shop Gorgeous Rajasthani Thewa Jewellery Pieces at Mirraw Online Store

Now that you know so much about the majesty of Thewa jewellery, you must want to buy them all. At Mirraw, you can find ethereal pieces of this traditional jewellery art, from earrings to maang tikkas to necklace sets. With user-friendly filters, safe payment options and smooth delivery process, Mirraw gives you an unforgettable online shopping time. Explore and shop not only the jewellery pieces but also the ethnic outfits to pair with them.