Dhokra Metal Casting Art

Dhokra is amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India, practiced for

over 4,000 years. The lost wax technique, cire perdue is the medium of metal workers

in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal. These tribal craftspeople express

their special worldview through their whimsical creations. Evidence of similar casting of

copper-based alloys has been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, and some areas of

Central America.

Intricate Engraved/Enamelled Brass Metal Art

Indian craftsmen have always shown an exceptional skill in Brass work,

enamelling, engraving and ornamenting articles of everyday and decorative

use.Lacquered and engraved brassware comes in an amazing variety of articles.

Brass objects are made by sand casting, moulding or other forming process

and various levels of production are handled by specialized craftsmen.

Meenakari, the art of enamel work in which metals are decorated and polished in

 different colours. Then, beautiful prints of different flowers, fish, birds etc.,

are made on the metal.This beautiful art is believed to be introduced by Mughals in the

16th century and Maharaja Man Singh I of Ambar in the late 17th century.

Painted Wood in Rajasthani Art

Wooden Elephants, Rajasthan - Painted in the traditional laharia and bandhini styles of

Rajasthani textiles these elephants have been crafted by Rajasthani puppeteers.

Kavad Art Form on Wood from Rajasthan

The kavad is a brightly painted portable shrine used as a story-telling device in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.

The folksy art style brings any contemporary story alive as well. This beautiful and unique curio is

an example of this art form.

Bastar Tribal Art

The tribal art from Bastar, Madhya Pradesh has been passed down from generation to

generation and stands unmatched in skill and creativity. The Iron craft of the region

has a unique rustic charm. Excelling in iron sculptures, the craftsmen of the region

experiment with each and every theme- traditional or imaginary. The themes include

local deities, armed tribal soldiers, horses, pigs, and different bird.