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  • Dokra Showpiece Deer Figurine - TVAMI
    Dokra Showpiece Deer Figurine - TVAMI
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    Dokra Brass Deer Showpiece

    Somnath Karmakar

    The magnificent antlered deer gracefully represented in a vintage Dokra showpiece. Dokra is named after the Dhokra Damar tribe, the traditional met...

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  • Dokra Showpiece Farmer Couple Figurine - TVAMI
    Dokra Showpiece Farmer Couple Figurine - TVAMI
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    Dokra Farmer Couple Brass Figurine

    Somnath Karmakar

    This beautiful Dokra figurine of a farmer couple made in brass reflects the unwavering spirit of our agrarian community. Dokra is named after the D...

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  • Dokra showpiece, Dokra artifact, fish seller figurine, Dokra fish seller figurine, brass alloy figurine. Metal alloy figurine, metal fish seller figurine, Dokra fisherman figurine, Dokra fisherwoman figurine, engraved art, historic Indian Art, Traditional Indian Craft, handicraft, handmade, traditional Indian handicraft, showpiece, human showpiece, Dhokra showpiece, Dhokra artifact, fish seller figurine, Dhokra fish seller figurine, Indian tribal art,
    Dokra showpiece, Dokra artifact, fish seller figurine, Dokra fish seller figurine, brass alloy figurine. Metal alloy figurine, metal fish seller figurine, Dokra fisherman figurine, Dokra fisherwoman figurine, engraved art, historic Indian Art, Traditional Indian Craft, handicraft, handmade, traditional Indian handicraft, showpiece, human showpiece, Dhokra showpiece, Dhokra artifact, fish seller figurine, Dhokra fish seller figurine, Indian tribal art,
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    Dokra Fish Seller Brass Figurine

    Somnath Karmakar

    The inimitable skill-set of our Dokra artisans stands out in this figurine of a fish seller that masterfully depicts Indian history and culture. Do...

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  • Dokra Showpiece Durga Family - TVAMI
    Dokra Showpiece Durga Family - TVAMI
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    Dokra Goddess Durga Family Brass Figurine

    Somnath Karmakar

    Symbolising love and blissful togetherness, this meticulously handcrafted showpiece of Goddess Durga and her family also reflects the craft's rich ...

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    Contemporary Napkin Holder Handcrafted in Dokhra

    Somnath Karmakar
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    This contemporary design of napkin holder handcrafted in wood in west bengal dokhra, carries a brass string and weight to hold the napkins in place...

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    Dokra Handcrafted brass bangle kada

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Heirloom 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 pendant

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Heirloom 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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    The Tribal Women - Handcrafted Dokra T-Light Holder

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Made using the traditional lost wax casting unique to West Bengal, this T-light holder in dokhra with a wooden base is a beautiful accessory for yo...

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    The Vilonist - Handcrafted Dokra T-Light holder

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Made using the traditional lost wax casting unique to West Bengal, this T-light holder in dokhra with a wooden base is a beautiful accessory for yo...

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    The Reader - Handcrafted Dokra T-Light holder

    Somnath Karmakar

    Made using the traditional lost wax casting unique to West Bengal, this T-light holder in dokhra with a wooden base is a beautiful accessory for yo...

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    Bankura Horse Motif Handcrafted Dokra Mirror

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Handcrafted in the West Bengal style of Dokhra, this exquisite mirror with the Bankura horse motif is sure to give your your home a classy look. It...

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    Bankura Horse Motif Handcrafted Dokra Photo Frame

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Handcrafted in the West Bengal style of Dokhra, this photoframe with the Bankura horse motif is a perfect way to share your memories. Made using tr...

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    Dokra Handcrafted brass pendant

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Heirloom 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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    ₹655.00 - ₹655.00
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    Dokra Handcrafted brass pendant

    Somnath Karmakar

    Heirloom 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 pendant

    Somnath Karmakar

    Heirloom 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 pendant

    Somnath Karmakar

    Heirloom 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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    ₹655.00 - ₹655.00
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    Dokra Handcrafted brass pendant

    Somnath Karmakar
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    Heirloom 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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    ₹655.00 - ₹655.00
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    Dokra Handcrafted brass pendant

    Somnath Karmakar
    Ready To Ship

    Heirloom 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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    ₹655.00 - ₹655.00
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    Dokra Handcrafted Napkin Holder with Fish Motif

    Somnath Karmakar

    This thoughtfully designed napkin holder handcrafted in wood, carries a beautifully detailed fish motif. One of the more classic patterns of a Dokr...

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    Lucent, Dokra Brass Diya

    Somnath Karmakar
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    This diya with an alluring peacock figurine on its edge is meticulously handcrafted in brass. It is a perfect choice to adorn the beauty of your ho...

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    Dokra Showpiece Metal Horses Figurine

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    With a keen interest or just an eye for creativity, your space can become that of an art connoisseur if you know where to look. This pair of Dokra ...

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    Dokra Pair of Horses Brass Showpiece

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    A showpiece certain to garner praise from art connoisseurs! This Dokra figurine of horses can become one of your cherished collectibles. Handcrafte...

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  • Dokra Showpiece Lakshmi on Owl Vahana Figurine - TVAMI
    Dokra Showpiece Lakshmi on Owl Vahana Figurine - TVAMI
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    Dokra Lakshmi on Owl Vahana Brass Figurine

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    This exquisite Dokra showpiece of Lakshmi on her owl vahana captures her power and energy. Dressing the temple at your home or perched on the mantl...

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  • Dokra Showpiece Jora Adivasi Couple Figurine - TVAMI
    Dokra Showpiece Jora Adivasi Couple Figurine - TVAMI
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    Dokra Adivasi Couple Brass Showpiece

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    Beaming with history and crafting excellence, this spellbinding Dokra figurine of a tribal couple is handcrafted using brass metal. Dokra is named ...

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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.