Dhokra Art Brass Sankh Paperweight

"Saras Aajeevika presenting Dhokra Art Brass Sankh Paperweight made by SRI LOKANATH SHG of Odisha. 
Dhokra or Dokra, is also known as bell metal craft. The name ‘Dhokra’ comes from the Dhokra Damar tribes, who are the traditional metal smiths of West Bengal. Dokra Art is still used to craft artefacts, accessories, utensils and jewellery. Odisha is best known for its Dhokra metal casting which is an important traditional craft. The metal used for this casting is brass followed by lost wax method. Dhokra is an alloy of nickel, brass and zinc.When these three are mixed in the appropriate proportion it gives an antique look and augments well with the interiors. The motifs that are mostly used for Dhokra are inspired by folk culture. These art forms combine small figurines of horses, drummers, tribal deities and plaques. These types of art and jewellery are mainly made from brass scrap."