Are VedikCraft's Dhokra pieces hand-painted or prints?

Every Dhokra piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.

Is this Dhokra authentic and GI-certified?

Yes. Dhokra is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Bastar Dhokra”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.

What does an authentic Dhokra piece cost?

Handmade Dhokra typically ranges from ₹800 to ₹25,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.

How do I care for a Dhokra piece?

Keep Dhokra out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.

Dhokra Lamps

GI TaggedLearn how Dhokra is made →

Products

The first Dhokra pieces are on their way

We onboard artisans craft by craft so every piece stays genuinely handmade and one of a kind.

Read the Dhokra story →Browse all crafts

Do you make Dhokra? Sell on VedikCraft →

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

lost-wax casting

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.

Buying Dhokra — questions, answered

Are VedikCraft's Dhokra pieces hand-painted or prints?: Every Dhokra piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
Is this Dhokra authentic and GI-certified?: Yes. Dhokra is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Bastar Dhokra”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
What does an authentic Dhokra piece cost?: Handmade Dhokra typically ranges from ₹800 to ₹25,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
How do I care for a Dhokra piece?: Keep Dhokra out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.

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