Dhokra Craft Curio - Curious Deer
Dhokra Craft Curio - Curious Deer
- Why Choose Dhokra Craft
- Crafting Story
- Care Instructions
- Shipping Info
- ✔️ Authentic handmade Dhokra art.
- ✔️ Crafted by skilled artisans using ancient techniques.
- ✔️ Sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
- ✔️ Preserves a 4,000-year-old tribal art tradition.
Dhokra art is a 4,000-year-old metal casting tradition, one of the oldest art forms in the world. It originates from tribal communities in India, known for their mastery of the lost-wax casting method.
Each piece begins as a wax model, encased in clay, and is transformed into a unique brass or bronze creation. This process ensures that every product is one-of-a-kind, reflecting intricate designs inspired by nature, mythology, and tribal life.
Dhokra art celebrates India's cultural heritage, representing the dedication and skill of artisans who keep this ancient craft alive.
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust.
- Avoid using water or harsh cleaning agents.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its sheen.
- Store in a cool, dry place for longevity.
- Delivery Time: Delivery within India in 3–5 business days.
- Shipping Charges: Free shipping on all orders.
- Returns Policy: Hassle-free returns within 7 days for any manufacturing defects or damage during transit.
Dhokra Craft Curio - Curious Deer. An elegant and unique curio with a raw, rustic appeal to enhance your decor. Dhokra is a beautiful, ancient craft and amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India, practiced for over 4,000 years. The lost wax technique, cire perdue is the medium of metalworkers in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal. This craft dates back to pre-historic times of the Harappa and Mohenjodaro Civilizations. Entirely handcrafted, the unique 13 stage process of Dhokra/ Bell metal making is an outcome of the original craft instinct handed down through the centuries. Dhokra/ Bell metal is an alloy of brass, nickel and zinc that gives an antique effect to the castings.
- Material : Brass
- Craft : Dhokra Metal Craft
- State : Madhya Pradesh
- Colour : Dull Gold
- Measurements : Height-7.5" x Length-5.5" x Width – 2"
- Product weight : 500 grams
- Special Attention : Handcrafted Village Craft. Rustic, Dull / Antique Finish. Please Allow For Minor Crafting Defects
- Shipping Info : Dispatched in a maximum of 30 to 35 business days. Returns accepted within 12 days of delivery.
- UOM : Piece
Wipe with soft wet cloth. Brass cleaning agent / polish may be used if required