Dhokra is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. One of the earliest
known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro.
The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in
domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, enchanting folk
motifs and forceful form. Dhokra horses, elephants, peacocks, owls, religious
images, measuring bowls, and lamp caskets etc., are highly appreciated.
Dokra is a tribal art which
serves as livelihood for several tribal and nomadic artisans scattered in
tribal districts of Bengal.
This
community of nomadic craftsmen known as Dokra is adept in making ornaments. The
jewelry they create features marvelous metal figures of Gods, Goddesses, bird,
animal figurines and ritual deities.
These travelling craftsmen also excel in making distinctive range of
trinkets, anklets, bracelets, Handmade Dokra Necklace Set and paikona etc.
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