An Insight into Dokra Art

The Dokra artworks are made of the “Cire Perdue”, distinguished into “hollow casting” and “solid casting”. The difference between the two processes is involved in the use of clay and wax at its core.

Almost everyone has seen the sculpture of the “dancing girl” unearthed from Mohenjo Daro. The timeless elegance, the simple yet intricate designs coupled with the charm of being discovered after so many years of oblivion- all these and more have created a distinct image in our minds. The discovery of the girl led to interest many, regarding the craft and a similarity, if not the very same process has been found to exist in some pockets of India. Read More