Classic Jhula Banaras Metal Repousse Craft Bastar Dhokra shaping the wood on a

shaping the wood on a lathe and applying colored lac using heat and friction

are known for their elegance and simplicity

It is part of the family of instruments known as mangala vadya

so Patachitra essentially translates to "painted picture" in Bengali

Classic Jhula Banaras Metal Repousse Craft Bastar Dhokra shaping the wood on aBanaras metal repousse craft is a traditional form of metalworking that originated in Varanasi, India, also known as Banaras. It is a highly skilled and intricate craft that involves creating decorative patterns, designs, and reliefs on metal surfaces, typically using thin sheets of copper, brass, or silver. The process of creating Banaras metal repousse art involves several steps. Firstly, the metal sheet is heated to make it more malleable. Then,