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1 reviewHeirloom Jewellery in timeless Dokhra art of West Bengal. Simple and yet elegant. This statement piece has been handcrafted using the lost wax cast...
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1 reviewThis beautiful candle holder or diya stand handcrafted in brass is adorned with intricate jali work. The artisan’s take on the traditional pilsuj, ...
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Symphony, Dokra Figurine of Goddess Saraswati
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Ready To Ship1 reviewWelcome home the goddess of knowledge with a virtuous desire to seek wisdom and joy. Truly ageless, Dokra craft is named after the Dhokra Damar tri...
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Dokra Tortoise Brass Figurine
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Ready To Ship1 reviewA piece that shall garner praise from art connoisseurs, this Dokra tortoise figurine can become one of your cherished collectibles. Handcrafted in ...
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Tribal Woman Going to Forage Food Handcrafted in Dokhra
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Ready To ShipNo reviewsThis handcrafted Dokra showpiece denotes intricacy yet simplicity in its form, making it a unique collectible. Add to it the rich history of the cr...
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Dokra Handcrafted brass earrings
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Ready To Ship1 reviewHeirloom Jewellery in timeless Dokhra art of West Bengal. Simple and yet elegant. This statement piece has been handcrafted using the lost wax cast...
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1 reviewHeirloom Jewellery in timeless Dokhra art of West Bengal. Simple and yet elegant. This statement piece has been handcrafted using the lost wax cast...
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Dokra Handcrafted Serving Tray with Bird figurine
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Ready To Ship1 reviewThis thoughtfully designed serving tray handcrafted in wood, carries a beautifully detailed bird figurine. One of the more classic patterns of a Do...
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Dokra Handcrafted Napkin Holder with Butterfly Motif
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Ready To Ship1 reviewThis thoughtfully designed napkin holder handcrafted in wood, carries a beautifully detailed butterfly motif. One of the more classic patterns of a...
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Mayur, Dokra Peacock Shaped Diya
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Ready To Ship1 reviewThis beautiful peacock-shaped brass metal diya is a classic piece of Dokra. The ageless craft is named after the Dhokra Damar tribe – the tradition...
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1 reviewThis intricately detailed wall hanging tea light candle holder draws inspiration from a rose bud and is ornated with beautiful jali work along with...
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Opulence, Dokra Candle Holder
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Ready To Ship1 reviewDrawing inspiration from the ever-enchanting moon for shape and design, this candle holder has been handcrafted in brass. The gorgeous candle holde...
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Prosperity, Dokra Figurine of Goddess Lakshmi
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Ready To ShipNo reviewsWelcome home the goddess of wealth to be enriched with history, traditions and more. Truly ageless, Dokra craft is named after the Dhokra Damar tri...
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1 reviewThis handcrafted Dokra showpiece denotes intricacy yet simplicity in its form, making it a unique collectible. Add to it the rich history of the cr...
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Dokra Krishna Brass Figurine
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Ready To Ship1 reviewThis admirable figurine of Lord Krishna is handcrafted in brass and reflects the artisan's fine skills and devotion. Dokra is named after the Dhokr...
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Tribal Women Carrying Firewood Handcrafted in Dokhra
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Made to order. Making time: 14 daysNo reviewsThis handcrafted Dokra showpiece denotes intricacy yet simplicity in its form, making it a unique collectible. Add to it the rich history of the cr...
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1 reviewHeirloom Jewellery in timeless Dokhra art of West Bengal. Simple and yet elegant. This statement piece has been handcrafted using the lost wax cast...
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Dokra Handcrafted brass earrings
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Somnath Karmakar
1 reviewHeirloom Jewellery in timeless Dokhra art of West Bengal. Simple and yet elegant. This statement piece has been handcrafted using the lost wax cast...
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Majestic, Dokra Elephant Shaped Diya
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Ready To Ship1 reviewThis gorgeous diya in the form of a majestic elephant has been adorned with beautiful pattern work. Surely one to turn heads, it shall be a befitti...
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Pensive, Dokra Tribal Man Candle Holder
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Ready To ShipNo reviewsThis thoughtfully designed candle holder handcrafted in brass, carries a beautifully detailed tribesman figurine. One of the more classic patterns ...
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1 reviewThis beautifully detailed wall hanging tea light candle holder in the shape of a leaf shall be a perfect addition to your graceful home. This elega...
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1 reviewThis gorgeous handcrafted brass candle holder resonates with joy and togetherness. The intricately designed peacocks complete this elegant artefact...
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Felicity, Dokra Figurine of Lord Ganesha
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Ready To Ship1 reviewWelcome home the god of wisdom to be blessed by divinity and history together. Truly ageless, Dokra craft is named after the Dhokra Damar tribe, th...
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Somnath Karmakar is a member of the Bikna co-operative, a craft hub Shiplagram in Bankura district of Bengal housing nearly eighty-one families. Dokra is a five thousand year old craft.
Bikna is a humble craft village with many kaccha and pukka huts standing next to each other with almost no usable toilets. Members of the cluster share a common workspace. This helps them bond well as a community and pitch in when orders are too large for a single family. The children go to school and join in when they return.
Somnath is a twenty-three-year old man who is well educated and versed with technology and photography. He represents the community in their marketing efforts by sharing images of products and co-ordinating with customers. He confesses a deep fear of contracting the Covid19 virus. “We all live so close together. Social distancing is impossible. Some nights I cannot even sleep properly just thinking about it.”, he confesses.
He explains how each figurine takes 5-7 days to craft, graft, cast, bake, dry and polish. Usually the finest craftsmen make the design first after which the women sculpt the basic structure with mud. The men generally work with fire and complete the steps of casting and baking the idol.
Most of the artists in this cluster concur that the current government has done a lot for them. Even the land they live on was given to them by the government. Their sales take place through annual fairs organized by central and state government, exhibitions facilitated by NGOs, and orders from Biswa Bangla (the government craft shop). Every weekend, the craft village turns in a mini fair with all families displaying their products in the common area so tourists can buy directly from the artisans. This weekly haat is an event that every villager looks forward as the sales are immediate and help them with financial liquidity.
Earlier the mud was sourced from open land and farms but now it must be bought. The price of brass has also gone up. The rise in price of raw materials is not proportional to the growth in selling price of final products. The price of a product is determined by size, weight, and design intricacy of the product.
Their only mode of entertainment is the local news and other programs on regional channels. Although the government provides rations to all the families and some NGOs have also offered support, work has come to a grinding halt. Orders have been cancelled. However, the Biswa Bangla, the government craft emporium, has promised to buy products. Currently only those with working capital are able-to continue their work. There are no direct competitors to the Bikna cluster, but they are planning to work on more innovative finishing techniques to help their urban market grow.
Orders generally come through the year and so no seasonal factors affect demand and supply. Unfortunately, several health problems crop up in the long-term practise of dokra; long hours of sitting leads to eye problems; exposure to fire causes respiratory issues.