Dhokra
GI TaggedDhokra is a 4,000-year-old lost-wax metal-casting tradition of the Bastar tribal belt, among the oldest continuous metalworking techniques on earth. Each piece is cast once and unrepeatable, prized for its rustic tribal motifs of animals, deities and folk life.
- Region of origin:
- Chhattisgarh
- GI registration:
- Bastar Dhokra
- Materials:
- brass; bronze; beeswax
- Techniques:
- lost-wax casting
- HS code (customs):
- 8306
Products
About Dhokra
Dhokra is a 4,000-year-old lost-wax metal-casting tradition of the Bastar tribal belt, among the oldest continuous metalworking techniques on earth. Each piece is cast once and unrepeatable, prized for its rustic tribal motifs of animals, deities and folk life.
- Region of origin
- Chhattisgarh
- GI registration
- Bastar Dhokra
- Materials
- brass; bronze; beeswax
- Techniques
- lost-wax casting
- HS code (customs)
- 8306
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Ghadwa / Dhokra Damar tribes of Chhattisgarh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Dhokra is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Bastar Dhokra”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin