Creating his own designs, Sunil Soni and his skilled hands craft masterpieces that tell vivid stories of tradition, elegance, and Rajasthan’s rich artistic legacy.
Creating his own designs, Sunil Soni and his skilled hands craft masterpieces that tell vivid stories of tradition, elegance, and Rajasthan’s rich artistic legacy.
Sunil Soni is a master artisan who has perfected the exquisite Thewa craft. Coming from the rich, artistic land of Jaipur, Rajasthan, Sunil Soni has made a name for himself with his meticulous designs, awe-striking artwork, and details so fine you would be amazed at how such mastery is even possible.
Thewa craft involves the intricate fusion of gold on molten glass and has been a celebrated art form in the heritage of Rajasthan. The art was invented in 1767 by Nathu Soni and has since been a family tradition, the secrets of which are passed from father to son. It is, therefore, a skill that remains exclusively within a family that calls themselves the “Raj Sonis”
Sunil Soni is a recipient of the prestigious National Award in 2017. He stands as a torchbearer for the revival of Thewa art’s popularity, it had been slowly fading into obscurity. Sunil Soni and his efforts are bringing the craft back in trend and are garnering praises and accolades alike.
Through his hard work and determination, he creates a wonderful symphony of colors and textures that put Thewa art on a global pedestal.
