| Dokra craft is tribal in origin - this is perhaps | | | | artists of Bastar can be distinguished by their use |
| something that we are already extremely familiar | | | | of coiled thread technique, not seen in any other |
| with. Dokra craft is supposed to be cast in metal | | | | Dokra settlement or Dokra figurines. The two |
| using the lost wax technique or cire perdue as it is | | | | places famed for being Dokra manufacturing units |
| popularly known in France. However there is | | | | are Ushegaon and Chittalbori in Adilabad district of |
| something individualistic about Dokra craft. | | | | Andhra Pradesh. The Dokra figurines of this region |
| Although Dokra figures and figurines are cast on | | | | are characterized by uniqueness and individuality. |
| metals like brass, bell metal etc, there is a hidden | | | | This individualistic touch is due to the hand crafted |
| layer of clay core concealed within the mold. The | | | | dexterity and skill that these Dokra artifacts |
| most unique characteristic of Dokra craft is that | | | | boast of. However, although metal casting is used |
| you will never find two similar pieces of Dhokra | | | | in Dokra craft, they are different from other |
| art for each and every single piece is unique. | | | | types of metal craft. Although it is mostly brass |
| You will find Dokra/Dhokra castings in religious | | | | scrap and bell metal that are used to manufacture |
| figures, tribal folklore symbols, religious figures and | | | | Dokra craft, there remains a hollow core inside |
| figurines, chains, lamps, lamp holders, religious | | | | the metal casting consisting of a clay core. |
| animals etc. | | | | It is a matter of grave concern that in spite of |
| Dhokra metal craft which basically has a tribal | | | | being an art form that involves high skill labor and |
| origin is abundantly found in the tribal pockets of | | | | out of the world creativity and in spite of its huge |
| Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Vindhya hills | | | | demand in international markets and among |
| and in Bengal. In Bengal, you will find the Dokra | | | | discerning art lovers across the globe, the |
| kamars or metal smiths settled in the tribal belts | | | | government in India isn't doing much to encourage |
| of Midnapore, Bankura, Birbhum, Purulia and | | | | or patronize this slowly dying Dokra craft. But a |
| Burdwan. | | | | strong demand in foreign shores has resulted in a |
| In Chhattisgarh, the Dokra artisans are settled in | | | | new found resurgence and resurrection of Dokra |
| the districts of Bastar and Raigarh. The Dokra | | | | craft in Bengal. |