2016 ~ Kalaakriti

Monday, October 24, 2016

About Us

Posted by Lajja Gauree 9:46 PM

Kalaakriti endeavors to uplift the livelihood of the disadvantaged and marginalized communities of the society by method of promoting their arts, crafts and products. Kalaakriti efforts to maintain the rich cultural heritage of Indian tribal arts and also broadens the appreciation of these tribal arts all over the world.

What we do not know that there are only 57 DoKhRA crafting households left in the whole world.

• We specialize in and Retail in DOKhRA and other Art works
• We take bulk orders
• All pictures are for illustration purpose. Actual products may slightly vary
• Prices available on request
• All our products can be customized with company/brand logo
• We ensure best deliverables with finest quality handmade products
• Delivery deadlines are ensured to be met without fail
• Delivery charges extra.

You can contact Kalaakriti at
Indrani Roy
@ Kalaakriti
email:arts.kalaakriti@gmail.com
Ph: +91-8276833915
THANK YOU.

How to make Dokhra

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The process of making Dokhra is fascinating and uses only natural raw materials. The basic mold is made with fine sand (mostly found next to the river banks) and clay. Goat and cow dung or husk is added to the principal material then layered with pure beeswax found in the jungle where the craftsmen reside. Wax threads are then prepared and wound around the clay mold until its entire surface is covered uniformly. After this, decorative aspects are added. The clay is then cooked over a furnace where the wax comes out from the drain ducts. The furnace is built above ground with bricks and natural fuel (charcoal, cow dung or coal). The wax burns in the furnace leaving a free channel for the metal to flow. Molten metal (mainly brass and bronze) is poured inside the mold. The molds are taken out after the metal has melted, and half-an-hour later, water is sprinkled to cool them. They are then broken and the cast figures are removed. The portions are retouched and are meticulously scoured at the river with clean sand to give the products a soft polished look. Normally, a simple figurine could take anywhere between over fifteen to thirty days to make.

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Kalaakriti

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Kalaakriti endeavors to uplift the livelihood of the disadvantaged and marginalized artisan communities of the social strata by promoting their arts and crafts. Kalaakriti efforts to maintain the rich cultural heritage of Indian tribal arts and also broadens the appreciation of these tribal arts to all parts of the world.

Dokhra Art

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Dokhra Art which originated from Mesopotamia and is also called ‘cire purdue’ or the lost wax technique. Kalaakriti is working significantly with Dokhra tribal craftsmen who practice this art form. It is a handcrafted bronze (bell metal) art form from the Indus Valley Civilization era (around 5000 years back) although originating in Mesopotamia found its way in some interior tribal pockets of India, namely Orissa, Bengal, Andra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh though the art is distinctly different in all the states.