Dariyapur – Uphelding the heritage of Dokra Art in Bengal and India

Dokra or Dhokra is an ancient craft which uses lost-wax casting technique to create artefacts from non-ferrous metals like bronze and copper-based alloys. The ancient Mohenjo Daro figurine of the dancing girl art is one of the testimonials of this form of art which dates back to about 5000 years. One of the famous folklores of Chhattisgarh, the epicentre of the Dokra craft technique, says … Continue reading Dariyapur – Uphelding the heritage of Dokra Art in Bengal and India