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Dhokra Art and Craft

DHOKRA is one of the earliest known method of metal casting. It is a 4000-years-old art traditional art form of the tribes of Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal and other neighbouring states. It is basically a type of brass-work (Metal Craft) done in Brass.<br>

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Dhokra Art and Craft

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  1. Dhokra Art & Craft

  2. About Dhokra Art • The BELL METAL or DHOKRA is one of the earliest known method of metal casting. This craft dates back to pre-historic time of Harrappa and Mohenjodaro period of Indus Civilization. • Dhokra metal casting is perhaps the only living tradition of metal image making in Eastern India. The technique has managed to survive many centuries and change of dynasties owing to its modesty of application in everyday lives of traditional tribal people of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa& West Bengal INDIA. • Artwork is done with hand, without any advancement of technology.

  3. The unique 13 stage process of DHOKRA/BELL METAL making is the original creative instinct of the craft persons, which is a beautiful amalgation of art and science. • The ancient art of cire-perdue or lost wax thread method of metal casting is still used by the tribal people over the last 200 years. They do not attempt to dominate or outwit the natural forces. But have learnt to live in harmony with them. All available natural resources are utilized to their optimum potential. • The DHOKRA/BELL METAL castings of figurines and different animals with their antique look, fits in with interior decor. DHOKRA/BELL METAL is an alloy of brass, nickel and zinc that gives an antique effects of the castings.

  4. Earlier craftsmen used to create only traditional ritualistic items and decorative pieces but now with new designs inputs, there has been a lot of product diversification, resulting in numerous innovative utility items like door handles, lamp shades, hangers, boxes and caskets of different shapes and sizes. • The motifs used are generally taken from the nature. Elephants, Turtles, etc are made at large in Dhokra craft. The images of various deities are also crafted by the artisans of the state. • Tribals practice the traditional "Lost Wax Technique" to craft their imaginations. They use wax, resin and firewood from the forests, clay from the riverbed and make the firing oven in a hole dug in the ground. Through the craft the artists present the different aspects of life.

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