Adilabad Dokra

The Adilabad Dokra are metal crafts made of brass by the tribals belonging to the Woj community in the State of Telangana. Each product is unique because mould is used only once and will be broken during the making process. No two pieces of Adilabad Dokra are similar in shape or size. Hence, replicating the antique is nearly not possible. These are deftly created by hand and the objects have an individualistic touch. Artisans follow the conventional process of lost wax technique so that the objects look fine and simple. Adilabad Dokra metal casting products mainly includes idols of local deities, bells, dancing figures, jewellery, statues and other decorative items. Apart from this, the craftsman also makes figures of animals and birds, santhal jewels like twinkly saltation bells, and measuring chitties. Adilabad Dokra has a great demand both in the domestic and international markets due to its aesthetic appearnce and primitive simplicity.