Tortoise Candle Holder 1 Paithani Sarees and Fabrics delicate patterns

delicate patterns

Besides smaller items

and sculptures

These mats were offered to important visitors of the houses as articles to be honored

Tortoise Candle Holder 1 Paithani Sarees and Fabrics delicate patternsBastar Dhokra was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2014 Bastar Dokra is a traditional form of metal casting and sculpting that originates from the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh, India. Dokra is an ancient technique that has been practiced for over 4,000 years and is known for its unique and intricate metalwork. The process of creating Bastar Dokra involves a non ferrous metal, usually brass or bell metal, which is melted and poured into