Bastar Dhokra

Bastar Dhokra products are cast in bell metal by lost wax process and display an intriguing finish having bell metal wire work. Bastar Dhokra products from Chaattisgarh consist of an alloy of bronze, brass, nickel, and zinc. The designs mainly involve intricate handwork of drawing and arranging of the bell metal wires. Mostly, the products depict tribal culture, people and their tools, instruments, animals and nature. These metal images are peerless not only for the technique of casting, but also for their earthbound expression of life and celebration. This craft reflects vibrant creativity, inventive genius and imagination of the craftsmen, who have tried to retain the original perception and central concept governing the lifestyle of their ethos. The tribal people make idols of deities, and puja accessories like bells, oil lamps, incense stick holders, etc. The craft has its foundation in the religious beliefs and practices of the people. All these invariably depict tribal culture and their expression, which is very unique to Bastar Dhokra. The unique 12-stage process of Bastar Dhokra making is the original creative instinct of the craft persons. Bastar soil is very unique for the product.