The art of Dokra was originally found in West Bengal and across the metal rich regions of Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. The traditional art is used to make stunning metal figurines.
From bronze and copper-based alloys using a "lost wax casting."
This ancient art form has been known to the people of India since the Indus Valley civilization. One of the earliest known Dokra artifacts is the famous statue of the dancing girl of Mohenjo Daro.
This art is said to be the first of its kind to use a non-ferrous metal, like brass (a mix of zinc and copper) or bronze (a mix of tin and copper) which do not contain iron.
