- Dokra metal craft is also known as bell metal craft. The method of making Dhokra is done by combining the metallurgical skills with that of the lost wax casting technique.
- Dokra is a form of ancient triby metal craft practiced in Ushegagn village of Jainoor Mandal in Adilabad district. Dokra artifacts are made in brass using the lost waK method finished pieces do not have any form of joints.
- Clay, wax and brass are used to make metal figurines, The technique of lost wax casting has been practiced in India for more than 4000 years. Dancing girl of Mohenjodaro image is an example of Dokra metal craft. This tribal metal craft is practiced in Komaram BheemÁsiabad district, Kerimeri mandal, Kesalagooda and Jamgaon (Jainoor Mandal), Ushagaon and Chittalbari agency areas in Adilabad District of Telangana.
- The designs made are folk motifs, Dokra horses, elephants, peacocks, metal figurines, and also household articles such as lamp caskets, images of deities and measuring bowls. The pieces of Dokra artifacts do not have any form of joints.
Dokra Metal Craft
Dokra Metal Craft
Dokra Metal Craft
Dokra Metal Craft
Dokra Metal Craft
- Dokra Metal Craft