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Bell Metal Craft of West Bengal

DHOKRA (DOKRA) ART OF TRIBES

Reflecting the simplicity of tribal and folklife, Dhokra or Dokra art is an ancient method of making metal artefacts from the state of West Bengal. Also known as bell metal craft, Dhokra art originated perhaps 5000 years with the Dancing Girl from Mohenjo-Daro being the earliest known masterpiece of this tribal art form.

The art form gets its name from the Dhokra/Dokra Damar tribes of West Bengal who were basically metalsmiths. Later, the tribes moved to Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh.

THE METHOD BEHIND THE INDIGENOUS ART FORM

Dhokra craft objects are created through the method of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. A hollow casting is used for making a clay core that would define the model of the object to be created. The core is further filled with wax and resin. This wax is then shaped and finer details are made with proper embellishments. It is then covered with clay and several holes are made on the mould so that the wax can be drained after the mould is heated. The molten metal is then added to the mould and it drains out the wax from the holes. The metal is then left for hardening inside the mould. When the metal finally cools down and gets dried, the clay mould is broken off and the desired artefact is obtained. Since the mould is used only once and broken, the figure obtained is one of its kind in the handicraft market. Finally, it is polished and the final artefact gets ready.

Dhokra art is usually depicted in human and animal figures symbolising a various form of tribal life, religious deities, home decoration items, lamps. The traditional Dokra jewellery also manages to attract a large number of the population both in India and abroad. Dhokra requires are high labour work because even a simple piece requires 4-5 days to get prepared which might extend to a few weeks depending on the complexity of the design.

MAINTENANCE OF DHOKRA ARTEFACTS

It is easy to acquire any exclusive piece of art but what is difficult is the maintenance of these things. A little care can help maintain the original sheen and look of most of the Dokra items. All you need to do is regularly dust the artefacts with a clean, soft and non-fibrous cloth. As for the gaps and clefts, a soft toothbrush or a paintbrush can be used. However, due to the exposure to the atmospheric moisture, a greenish-brown patina is formed on their surfaces, which is absolutely normal for these articles. For shine freaks, simply wipe the article with a brass polish or lemon juice mixed with soda bicarbonate, taken on a soft cloth. Thereafter make sure that it is wiped off with a dry cloth. Water should not be used at any cost. Jewellery pieces can be wrapped in a soft cotton cloth or a tissue paper and kept in a closed box.

FUTURE OF DHOKRA ART: REVIVING THE AGE-OLD TRADITIONAL ART

This beautiful art form, like most others, is facing a decline in the market today. The increase in the cost of raw material like brass and bronze has made these objets d’art extremely expensive. Also, massive deforestation has affected the supply of other raw materials like wax, soil etc. As a result, the market does not pay these artisans well. Hence the new generation is showing less interest in producing such masterpieces. With proper inspiration, encouragement and knowledge of new and modern designs given to the artisans this otherwise diminishing art form can be revived and resurrected.

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We at Gonecase have the best designer Handmade fashion accessories ranging from handmade earnings , bags and necklaces to help you dress up next time. The minimalist bohemian look is the fusion of fashion trends with traditional artwork . Hence the only one kind of jewellery piece that  will help you achieve it is the handmade ones .There are many reasons why handcrafted jewellery is more of an investment than pieces that are brought from a local market. Our craftsmen use their family traditional art work passed from generations to generations to provide you the authentic indian work.Ranging from rajshatni  katputli jewellery to Dokra in Orissa the diversity is tremendous on our website.Some of us are even lucky enough to have these traditional handpicked jewellery from our grandmothers .The emotions attached to a particular gifted jewellery or brought from your last place visited  will always reflect in your statement accessory be a big silver jewellery ring or handcrafted neck piece you will always love it to your core . But some of the girls are not that fortunate ..if you are one of the later ones then we at Gonecase is among the  Best handmade jewellery seller in India. Just check the latest bohemian look on our feeds in website and add these beautiful and unique pieces in your jewellery collection . There’s a story behind each handmade jewellery. Our team has one of the best craftsmen where we have a unique reason for designing jewellery. Each piece is different from the rest on our website. We put in real hard work to craft each handmade jewellery piece. The motive of GONECASE is to provide a design which is known for sending a message. Just add any of the statement piece to your lookbook for upcoming festival season of Durga puja and Diwali is there and make heads turn around with your unique handpicked jewellery. The minimalist look-books are the latest trends in fashion industry currently. To maintain that look just add the specially handcrafted jewellery provided by your hardworking craftiness .Each woman loves to look more ravishing unique and stylish personality at the same time and to balance that, just  put on your Handmade Jewellery on even your simple dress. Are you Still confused about how to achieve this then let me help you out here.The handmade jewellery  is a combination of multiple color depicted in a traditional art form either in the form of a Necklace, big and bold earnings or statement rings. 

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Hand crafted jewellery – Bhamini

At Bhamini, we have tried to curate jewellery that is earthy, rustic and close to nature. We have tried and used elements like wood, brass, coconut, fabric, terracotta to create jewellery that looks exceptional and attractive. The jewellery pieces are handmade and hand crafted with special attention to detail, quality and affordability too.

You can visit our website www.vinylsnhandicrafts.com ,   www.bhaminifashion.com or alternatively download our Android App -  “ BHAMINI “ from Playstore where we showcase a wide variety of jewellery like wooden jewellery. Dokra or Tribal jewellery made from Brass, German Silver jewellery, Ethnic and Copper Jewellery and Indo Western Jewellery.

In this article we would particularly like to talk about our wooden handmade hand crafted jewellery.

For the wooden jewellery we have collaborated with an artisan from Northern India. His expertise is wooden sculptures and he has used this skill to carve out pieces of jewellery that look amazing and eye catching. The wooden pieces are carved and shaped to a particular design. After which they are treated, coloured and finally lacquered. The fittings like hooks, clasps are also given a coat of lacquer to create an antique look. Since the jewellery pieces are completely made by hand using a natural base like wood, the finished products have some blemishes and imperfections which add to the beauty of this jewellery. Indeed we proudly call it the USP of our Wooden jewellery.

In the designing of the jewellery, the basic material used is wood shavings. Some designs have wood shavings coupled with camel bone and terracotta beads. The neck pieces come in a variety of sizes. There are simple pendants with chords, single beaded necklaces with matching pendants and multi layered neck pieces with intricate carvings. The earrings very from studs to fish hooks and from small cute pieces to long stylish ones. The finger rings are adjustable, bold and over the top in their designs. The bracelets are available in free size and come in attractive colour combinations. The anklets have a Bohemian feel and look. The wooden jewellery is quite versatile and can be paired with an ethnic outfit as well as casual dressing and even formal wear. The colour combinations and the subtle shades that reflect in every piece of the wooden jewellery make this category of jewellery unique and entice every lady to own it! In very simple words, the wooden jewellery is a visual treat displaying a riot of colours.

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Handcrafted Home Décor Items

India is a land of skilled artisans who create a variety of beautiful handicraft items. They are made up of different raw materials. These items give an aesthetic touch to your home interior and make it look more beautiful. Here we will briefly discuss some handcrafted home décor items:

1. Dokra

Among the different handicraft items, Dokra items are very popular. The states of Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal are the places of origin of Dokra items. The use of hollow-casting and lost-wax casting techniques are used in making dokra items. A variety of statues, jewellery, idols and other products are made from dokra. You can get these at a number of gift item shops.

2. Terracotta

From ancient times, the use of terracotta is prevalent in India. The intricacy and beauty of terracotta items have made them famous all over the world. For making different items like vessels, bricks, flower pots and figurines, the local artisans use terracotta. A lot of people use terracotta items to decorate their homes.

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Traditional craft of India: Handicraft on stamps

Handmade crafts made and designed by the artisan are defined as a handicraft. If we further elaborate Handicraft, it is an art solely created by hand without using any kind of machinery!  The process of making handicraft requires a different type of goods and skilled people who can convert decorative items out of papers, clays, wood, rock, fabric and much cheaper and easily available tools from nature. It is essential to have the favourable geographical condition and skilled labours for the rich tradition of making handicraft for cultures and societies throughout the world. Hence, India has a rich and continuous tradition in creating handicrafts and its antiquity can be traced to the Harappan Civilization. Throughout this vast land, variety of technique, craft and motif are used to create handicraft depending upon the cultural, climatic and geographical diversity. India is privileged enough to possess some very highly skilled artisans and also has managed to preserve these artisan’s art. Till date, many rural communities earned their livelihood from the creative pieces of handicrafts; each state of India has its unique style of handicrafts creation. India is said to be the mass manufacturing base for 80 per cent handicraft supplied all over the world due to its popularity and high demand in the international market.  The fame of these indigenous goods is so prevailing these years that India Post has issued series of commemorative stamp illustrating theme Handicraft on stamps to mark this immortal masterpiece which is unique in its own traditional and cultural ways.

As mentioned above, all of the 28 states of India have developed and flourished their own small and large scale industries of handicraft manufacturing.  These colourful masterpieces are the major attraction landmarks used by the locals to attract tourists. It is also a souvenir to remember the unique culture and tradition of a region.

    Dhokra

Dhokra is the lost wax casting technique on non-ferrous metal. This casting technique has two methods of casting solid casting and hollow casting. The traditional metal smiths practising this art belong to the Dhokra Damar tribe from West Bengal and Odisha.  This casting technique is found all over India as the Dhokras of Central and Eastern India travelled south as far as Kerala and north as far as Rajasthan.

The technique also gets its name from the same tribe. The evidence of Dhokra metal casting is traced to the Indus valley civilization for over 4000 years. The dancing girl found in the excavation of Mohenjo-Daro city is one of the earliest artefacts created by lost wax metal casting technique.

In 2002 India Post issued a commemorative stamp in the series of Handicraft on stamps. The stamp depicted a metal bull cast from this technique; in 2018 the Alidabad Dokra of Telangana was given Geographical Indicator tag.

Thewa Art

The traditional jewellery making technique practised in Rajasthan also known as Meenakari.  The ornamentation of this jewellery is done in gold on the coloured glass surface. The technique of making this design is the closely guarded secret passed from father to son.

Though it was developed in 1767, it is believed the art was invented in 1707 by Nathu Lal Sonewal. It received the patronage of the Maharaja of Kishangarh (Princely state) Samant Singh. It was famous among the Kings of Mewar but it flourished during the Mughal period.

India Post issued a set of four stamps in 2002 commemorative series Handicraft on stamps, one of the stamps depict Thewa art ornaments: a plate and a locket with green and red coloured glass with the old metal intrinsic and delicate design over it.

Cane and Bamboo Work

This handicraft has a widespread tradition all over the country. The history of this handicraft can be traced back to the 2nd century AD. The furniture created by cane and bamboo features lucidness and comfort due to aesthetic beauty and appeal.  It covers the wide expanded land rich in the natural recourses such as Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

The classical literature has talked about the huge bamboo and cane forest in these areas. Ptolemy talks about the hills and marshes of eastern India and referred the uses of these materials for building bridges in the area of Assam. In Hashacharitra, Bana also gives evidence about the highly developed craft sent by King of Assam Bhaskara Varma to Emperor Harsha. The goodies were carried in the baskets of variously coloured reeds, thick bamboo tube and birds in the Bamboo cages.

This handicraft is mostly a household or cottage industry product. No mechanical process is used to produce it. This craftwork has provided part-time employment to cultivators in the lean season and full-time employment for the highly skilled artisans who produce the finest decorative baskets and Chalani.

In 2002 India Post has issued a series of four stamps in a miniature sheet. These stamps depicted different handicraft; one of them features the Cane and Bamboo work. The stamp features a flower pot and jar made of cane and bamboo.

    Zardozi

Zardozi is an elaborated embroidery design often created using gold and silver thread. Along with it, precious stones, pearls and beads are also added to the design. This embroidery has a wide range of application. There are historical records that prove that this embroidery was applied not only on clothes but also on household artefacts, textiles and animal trappings. The royals used it on the walls of the royal tent, scabbards, wall hanging and also on types of equipment of royal elephants and horses.

Zardozi is derived from the Persian term ‘ Za’ meaning gold and ‘Dozi’ meaning embroidery. This excellent craft reached its pinnacle during the Mughal period during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Sadly during Aurangzeb’s rule, the patronage stop and the artisan moved to Punjab and Rajasthan in search of work.

Zardosi embroidery work is mainly a speciality of Lucknow, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Delhi, Agra, Kashmir, Mumbai, Ajmer and Chennai. In 2017 India Post issued a stamp depicting a carpet made by the technique of Zardozi embroidery.  In the same year, India Post also depicted a fan of Rajasthan made by the Zardozi designs in “the fan of India series.”

Pitera Dura

Pitera Dura is an art of carving on a stone. It is mostly used in designing mosaic: it is a work of art done on a hard stone with the different pieces of coloured stones. This art highly illustrates the pictures out of pieces of coloured –stone. This resulted in decorative mosaics that were used in table-top and small wall panel. The pietra dura is an art technique of lapidary marquetry. The works in pietra dura often represent floral motifs, plants, or natural settings. More recently this technique is used to represent geometric shapes.

The words “Pietra dura” come from Italian, it means “hard stone”, but also “semi-precious stone”. This art signifies the hardness and durability of the material used in the work. The stone used in this are quartzes, chalcedonies, granites and various colour-stone. The technique of pietra dura is a Florentine invention on the end of the 16th century, at the time of the Medici.

India Post issued a sheetlet of 12 stamps in 2017 to celebrate New Year featuring the Indian handicraft on stamps, along with sculpture and architecture. The 11th stamp of this block depicts the tabletop showing the famous Pietra Dura.

 Terracotta Art

Terracotta is one of the oldest craft which has taken shape through thousands of years and has developed gradually with the passage of time. The word ‘Terracotta’ means baked sand and as the name suggests, it is used to refer to items made out of earthen clay.

The first example, in India, of advance terracotta craft is found during the excavations of Indus Valley cities. The rich culture of the Sindhu Sarawati civilization had many variants of the pottery and other terracotta products like toys, bangles, seals and beads.

One can boldly claim that every household in India be it rich or poor utilize at least one product obtained from pottery like pots and picture for storage water, earthen pots to grow plants and flower as well as beautiful lamps or Diyas.

Many states in India like West Bengal have a rich traditional Terracotta art. One of the most exquisite examples is the pattern panels of the temple of Bisnupur. The Banknur Horse is also associated with Bengal terracotta art.

The well-known propagator of this art is the state of Madhya Pradesh. The tribe of Bastar makes a beautiful design and intricate statues of animals such as horses, elephants and birds. Other than these two states Gujarat is famous for its hand-painted clay products. Tamil Nadu consists of Aiyanar Cult with popular life-size terracotta figures.

To sustain and commemorate this famous art that is widespread over the continent, the Indian Government established the Sanskriti Museum of Indian Terracotta in New Delhi where terracotta art from each and every state of India is displayed.

India Post has also issued a stamp commemorating this craft of India in 2010. The stamp illustrates the terracotta doll from the craft museum. India Post has issued many such series illustrating the Handicraft on stamps.

The Indian subcontinent has high esteem and value for its craft tradition since aeons. This tradition is followed in India still today due to its high cultural value and preservation. The restoration and sustenance of this traditional handicraft have been a combined effort of the Indian government and many contemporary artists and designers. To further encourage and make it a successful career and profession for many, the institute of Craft and Design are established in Jaipur. Yet these efforts are not enough because the actual creators of this art are on the decline. The cost of material and larger-scale production of handicraft is not affordable for the many artisan communities. Hence the value to this product increases and demand has decreased. As the trends are improvising hand-made stuff have a gradual rise in the market making Indian handicraft a timeless commodity. This unique aspect had increased the appeal of the craft and a gradual rise in its demand is seen in recent years due to its style, antiquity and ethos.

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3 Places In Kolkata Renowned For Indian Handicrafts

If you love authentic Indian handicrafts, then there are a handful of amazing places within Kolkata that you should explore. The city has multiple tiers of shopping experiences, ranging from traditional handicrafts to high-end artistic expressions. The savvy shopper can find a great deal or two when strolling the streets of the main city.

Travellers often book the best hotels in Kolkata, such as The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata, and opt for a cab ride to these iconic places in the city. One can even buy a new suitcase in these markets so that they can carry their new gems with them as they return.

Kamala handicrafts

The shop is an official extension of the Crafts Council of India, showcasing the best in local artwork and traditional designs. The store attracts global travellers to explore the offerings available, which range from trays & boxes to jewellery cases & figurines.

The sheer depth of the offerings here attracts the eye instantly. Located on Ho Chi Minh Sarani, it’s a real gem of a shop if you’re looking for something new and interesting. There are spiritual and religious relics here for purchase as well.

Kolkata New Market

The entire market can be explored on foot to find the best deals available on handicrafts and handlooms. The market houses many local workers that regularly design the best in local artistry, while staying true to the original forms of craftsmanship.

Travellers often book a top business hotel in Kolkata and visit New Market street for all their shopping needs. Whether it’s picking up souvenirs or something new for the home, the market has a wide range of options available. Shoppers can also visit Chowringhee Road for more options on traditional handicrafts as well.

Biswa Bangla

Biswa Bangla is one of the most popular Indian handicrafts stores in Kolkata, specializing in the ancient artforms and customs. You can pick up an authentic gem from the store and be assured that it is designed according to the local customs.

The traditional Dokra craftwork is well highlighted within the shop, as buyers can opt for folk motifs or spiritual wares. Kaansha bell metal is also another popular category of handicrafts that are sold at Biswa. Owing to the legendary status of the store, it attracts hundreds of shoppers every day who are looking for the next big find in the store.