Mahesh Raj Soni

Mahesh Raj Soni
Born Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, India
Occupation Craftsman
Known for Thewa art
Awards Padma Shri

Mahesh Raj Soni is an Indian craftsman specialising in the traditional art of Thewa,[1][2][3] a Rajasthani jewellery making tradition using glass and gold leaves and is one of the surviving exponents of the art form which has roots in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan.[4] He is a member of Rajasthan Thewa Kala Sansthan[5] and has featured in the Limca Book of World Records in its 2011 edition.[6][7][8] Soni, who is a cancer survivor,[9] was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[10]

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References

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  3. ↑ "IBN Live". IBN Live. 17 June 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Artisan Gilt". Artisan Gilt. 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  5. ↑ "India Mart". India Mart. 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Gaurav Porwal". Gaurav Porwal. 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  7. ↑ "India jewel Mart". India jewel Mart. 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Economy Lead". Economy Lead. 29 January 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  9. ↑ "DNA". DNA Syndication. 19 February 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Padma Awards". Padma Awards. 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
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