The beautiful sculpture crafted in the traditional dhokra style reveals excellence and a higher degree of accomplishment. The men on the horseback is given a detail and refine treatment. The horse is adorned with some sparkling and exquisite carvings on it. Both the figures are given a minute treatment. No doubt the piece of artwork is a testimony of the dhokra art at its best.
Specification
- Product Code :B6208
- Material :Brass
- Size :4.10"H x 2.50"W x 7.25"D
- Weight :700 gm.
Description
The brass Dhokra figure of a crocodile is being cast in the traditional tribal Dhokra art. Dhokra means "oldest," and it is a crafting tradition dating back to as far as 2000 B.C. Dhokra art is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Numerous images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
In this beautiful tribal figure, people are having a feast with tribal delicacies.
One lady is serving food and three others are enjoying the food. Simplicity of tribal life is manifest here. The lady is nicely serving food and the guests are having a sumptuous treat. A deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment is manifest here.
In this beautiful Dhokra art form the tribal mother goddess is given a simple yet attractive portrayal with a sense of appreciation. Here Brass Alloy is used to reflect a sense of accomplishment. Dhokra means "oldest," and it is a crafting tradition dating back to as far as 2000 B.C. Dhokra art is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Numerous images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create. Dhokra metal casting uses lost wax method that was probably used by the Mohenjodaro craftmen to cast the Bronze figurine of the Dancing girl around 4500 years ago. It is this unbroken tradition and bareness and the vitality of the art form that makes Dhokra art form a collector’s coveted item both in India and abroad for art lovers and laymen alike. The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets due to their primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. Dhokra Damar tribes are metal smiths of West Bengal. Their technique of lost wax casting is named after their tribe, hence Dhokra metal casting. The tribe inhabit a vast tract of land spreading from Jharkhand to West Bengal and Orissa.
In this tribal art sculpture of Jungle kettle, a tribal life gets reflected in the simplest manner.There are some nice floral designs inscribed on it. The Jungle Kettle has more utilitarian value than artistic one for the tribal people. The kettle has been cast in the traditional Dhokra art format, one of India's most ancient art forms. Here the cover of the kettle is crafted in the mould of an animal. Numerous images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their ancient culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create. Dhokra metal casting uses lost wax method that was probably used by the Mohenjodaro craftsmen to cast the Bronze figurine of the Dancing girl around 4500 years ago.
The spectacular brass work on the traditional dhokra technique is given a detail and refine treatment. The work shows the tribal people in full spirit and joy. They are sitting on the branches of the tree and reveal a deep sense of self satisfaction and accomplishment. This lovely work is crafted with the ancient dhokra technique, a laborious lost wax process practiced in north Indian region of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. In this technique, first a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun. Then it is covered with beeswax and more clay and a mold is formed. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
This beautiful brass figure depicts the simplicity of the tribal people and their simple yet happy life style. The figure celebrates the glory of tribal life with many figures being carved on the tree. Dhokra (literally meaning oldest) is a an ancient crafting tradition dating back to 2000 B.C. This art is associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surrounding areas, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Numerous images are cast in the lost wax method. It is a means to preserve the ancient culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
Specification
- Product Code :585
- Material :Brass
- Size :7"h x7"w x1.85"d
- Weight :
Description
The beautiful tribal wall hanger exults the sculptural excellence of the product. The tribal youth is playing the dholak in a spirited manner. The wall hanger is a beautiful piece that celebrates the simplicity of the tribal life and beauty. Its smoothness and gracefulness is striking.
The beautiful brass figure of Lord Buddha is cast in the traditional dhokra technique. A prominent deity in Hinduism, Buddha is also considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Dhokra is an ancient technique of crafting brass figures using the lost wax method. In this method, the figure is created through a laborious lost wax method practised by the tribal groups of north India. A model is sculpted out of clay and dried in the sun. It is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
Specification
- Product Code :123
- Material :Brass
- Size :10"x8"
- Weight :800 gms.
Description
The beautiful figure of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity and the master of dance, is crafted in the traditional dhokra technique with some deeper sculptural attainment. Nataraj, Lord Shiva reflects the rhythm of life and the figure is full of enthusiasm and spirit. Dhokra (oldest) is a crafting tradition dating as far back as 2000 B.C. Dhokra art is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
Specification
- Product Code :4115
- Material :Recycled Brass
- Size :3.75" x 14" x 7"
Description
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A refine of treatment, finesse and passion for perfection mark the beautiful tribal product. The bull is nicely carved in alloyed brass and the bull is wearing a nice cover. Its legs, horns, and ears are nicely crafted. It is this unbroken tradition and bareness and the vitality of the art form that makes Dhokra art form a collector’s coveted item both in India and abroad for art lovers and laymen alike. The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets due to their primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form.
Specification
- Product Code :4116
- Material :Brass Alloy
- Size :3.25" x 6" x 5"
Description
Here brass alloy is nicely made use of to create the snake charmer tribal lost wax craft. This is a Dhokra painting and here the snake-charmer is playing his veena on a crocodile. Dhokra, locally known as “Bharai kaam”, is the art of sculpting brass with the ancient technique of lost wax casting. Practiced in West Bengal, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh, this metal craft finds different forms of expressions with the different tribes and traditions. Although Dhokra work involves casting molten metal in moulds, each piece is unique, as for every piece its own mould is made. A mixture of natural beeswax and saras, a kind of gum, is boiled to a thick paste like consistency and pressed through a sieve, to get fine noodle like threads. The unique property of natural beeswax allows it to remain flexible even when it cools down, so it can be turned and coiled in very small shapes. A thin coat of very fine mud covers the wax, over which a final coat of mud mixed with cow dung and hay is applied. Holes for letting melted metal in and liquid wax out, are made into the mud covering.Figures of elephants, horses, cattle and peacocks, utensils and jewellery are made by the craftsman, known as “Bhareva”, or “one who fills”.
Specification
- Product Code :1976
- Material :Brass Alloy
- Size :11"h x 4.50"wx 3.15"d
Description
The beautiful figure of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity, the other two being Lord Vishnu and Brahma, is crafted out of the traditional dhokra technique using the lost wax method. The figure is heavily ornate and the refine carvings on it plus the ornaments make the Lord a paradigm of beauty and sculptural excellence. Lost wax is a laborious technique.First, a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
The simplicity and the easy going nature of the tribal life is manifest in the beautiful dhokra work. The children are playing on the swing. The happy-go-lucky and the simple life of the people are getting a clear reflection on the work. Dhokra (oldest) is a crafting tradition dating as far back as 2000 B.C. Dhokra art is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
Specification
- Product Code :1949
- Material :Brass Alloy
- Size :5.50"H x 3.25"W
Description
The beautiful figure of Lord Hanuman holding the mountain is crafted in the traditional dhokra technique with some exquisite carvings. Lord Hanuman is the devotee of Lord Ramchandra and his exemplary devotion towards his Lord earned him the name Rambhakta Hanuman.
