Name: Handcrafted Nandi
Brand: martinafruit.com
SKU: 14580018740
Price: 2864.50 USD
Availability: InStock
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Handcrafted NandiBastar Dhokra was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2014 Bastar Dokra is a traditional form of metal casting and sculpting that originates from the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh, India. Dokra is an ancient technique that has been practiced for over 4,000 years and is known for its unique and intricate metalwork. The process of creating Bastar Dokra involves a non ferrous metal, usually brass or bell metal, which is melted and poured into

The artisans who make these toys are known as Argakshaturiys

The sculpting of the products is done by hands only

and religious deities adorn these paintings

some toys might be designed as puppets with movable limbs

while others could serve as containers or storage boxes

The tradition of making and performing with these puppets is passed down through generations

initially focusing on brass trays for carrying perfume bottles and containers for holy water

Disclaimer: Please note that skilled craftsmen finely handcraft all our products

" which is a distinctive feature of Tanjore art

further enhancing its beauty

is filled with molten metal

Terracotta has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag