Statues are made without joints... Know why the Dokra art of Bastar is special

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Dokra art of Chhattisgarh, renowned worldwide, is especially crafted in the Bastar and Raigarh districts.

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Also known as “Bell Metal Craft,” this art form reflects the traditional craftsmanship of tribal communities.

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Dhokra art uses metals like brass, copper, and bronze to create sculptures and artefacts through the ancient wax casting technique.

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Let us tell you that these bell-metal statues made in Chhattisgarh and Bengal are crafted without any joints.

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Dhokra art features gods, animals, and daily life scenes in sculptures, decor, and useful objects.

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Dhokra art includes daily-use items and sculptures of gods, animals, and everyday life scenes.

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Most tribal craftsmen depend on Dhokra art for livelihood, and its lifelike idols appear almost alive.

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Dhokra statues are made by shaping black clay with straw, coating it with red clay, and then applying a wax layer.

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Once the wax dries, fine designs are made with wax threads, then the idol is layered with clay and sun-dried.

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Dhokra art is created by melting brass, tin, and copper at 1000°C after coating the mold with clay multiple times.

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