Dhokra Metal Craft
Craft
Fashion & Accessory
Art Direction
In April 2022, I went to Kondagaon in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, to work with and learn from the Dhokra craftsmen there for a duration of 2 weeks.
During this time, I was actively engaged with the tribal craftspeople in the area and gained first-hand experience into the process and techniques involved in the making of Dhokra work. As part of my learning journey, I created a set of contemporary objects and accessories that drew from these processes.
The following is a set of photographs showcasing my final outcomes.
Process
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All of the pieces photographed above were made by me, using the lost wax casting technique of Dhokra.
All articles are made of brass.
Other materials used in the process include various kinds of clay (clay from river banks, clay from fields, clay from anthills) and wax.
Below are some images which offer a sneak peek into the process followed:
