Mahesh Raj Soni | |
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 PresidentPranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Shri Award to Rajsoni (left) in 2015 | |
| Born | Pratapgarh,Rajasthan, India |
| Died | (2019-02-25)25 February 2019 |
| Occupation | Craftsman |
| Known for | Thewa art |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Mahesh Raj Soni is anIndian craftsman specialising in the traditional art ofThewa,[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 inPratapgarh,Rajasthan.[4] He is a member of Rajasthan Thewa Kala Sansthan[5] and has featured in theLimca Book of World Records in its 2011 edition.[6][7][8] Soni, who is a cancer survivor,[9] was honoured by theGovernment of India in 2015 withPadma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[10]
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