Ancient Metal Craft with Tribal Soul
Dhokra is a traditional metal casting craft practiced by tribal communities, known for its rustic charm and intricate handmade designs.
Prominently practiced in Dhenkanal, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar districts of Odisha.
A clay core is
shaped as the base
Covered with beeswax
to create design
Layered again with
clay mold
Heated to melt wax
(lost-wax process)
Molten metal poured
into the mold
Finished and
polished by hand
Each Dhokra piece is completely handmade and never identical, preserving a 4000-year-old technique still alive today.
Handmade
Eco-Friendly
Unique
Supports tribal artisans and keeps indigenous knowledge, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling alive through handcrafted metal art.
Subhadra Shakti empowers rural women artisans with handcrafted décor, textiles, and natural products-supporting livelihoods, preserving tradition, and promoting eco-friendly living.
