Dhokra 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. Tribal in origin, these Brass metal crafts belong to the tribal belts of Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bengal and Andhra Pradesh in India, popularly known as Dokra. Dhokra also known as Dokra artefacts are made from brass and are unique in it as each piece is made from a new mould which is lost in the process. So every Dokra artefact is unique in the world. It also, does not have any joints. It comes in one piece as a whole.
Dokra structure of metal casting is said to be oldest form of metal casting and is precisely known as 'cire perdue' or 'lost wax procedure'. A duplicate of the product is made with wax on a clay center with all its improved particulars of designs and decorations. It is then heated where the wax melts leaving the metal structure of the design. Dokra is completely handcrafted and therefore, the shapes are not perfect, and the symmetries are not mirror image produced like in machine made products.
The traditional profiles and captivating designs of these Dokra artifacts provides timeless beauty to any room. One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts 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, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. Dhokra horses, elephants, peacocks, owls, religious images, measuring bowls, and lamp caskets etc., are highly appreciated.
Dilli Haat is an open-air food plaza cum craft bazaar located in Delhi, run by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). At present Delhi has two such bazaars, one near the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sri Aurobindo Marg, opposite INA Market on Sri Aurobindo Marg established in 1994. The second, Dilli Haat is situated in Pitampura, in North Delhi, at Netaji Subash Place was established in April 2008. Dilli Haat has permanent food stalls representing each state of India, giving a complete variety of tastes available all over India, while the crafts stall change every 15 days.
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