Dhokra (also spelt Dokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. One of the earliest known lost wax artifacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-Daro. The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, … Continue reading India : Dhokra
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Normally, I sit here and tell you about the history of crochet in a far off place or some beautifully done craft object. But this time will be a little bit different. For India I’ve chosen a craft object whose history lies not in crochet but in weaving and the aftermath of that weaving. … Continue reading India
