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Producing Dhokra Tribal jewellery craft in Jhigidi and Gatiguda villages of Rayagada district of Odisha
Dhokra Craft
The name 'Dokra' or Dhokra‘ was used originally to indicate a sect of metal craftsmen who well were known for their metal craft. Dhokra now refers to a metal craft which is tribal in origin. It is mainly found in the tribal areas of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
Dhokra crafts are the items made exclusively by hand, often with the use of simple tools, to give it both a decorative and utilitarian value.
Dhokra craft mainly produces figurines of Gods, Goddesses and religious animals, birds and traditional jewellery. Dhokra craft has a rustic and antique finish which makes this unique and appealing. Though the Dhokra artisans are untutored in traditional institutions the Dhokra craftsmen posses huge repertoire of creativity and artistic sagacity. Dhokra art is revered all over the world for its primeval plainness and enthralling folk motifs.