The Curation

A selection of Bastar heritage, awaiting its journey to your sanctuary. Each piece is a testament to 4,000 years of Dhokra metal casting tradition.

A high-end studio photograph of 'The Sacred Gaja', a magnificent Dhokra brass elephant sculpture from Bastar. The sculpture features intricate geometric wirework patterns and a weathered, antique golden patina. It is placed on a minimalist ivory surface with soft, museum-quality lighting creating gentle shadows. The aesthetic is sophisticated and artisanal, emphasizing the raw metal texture against a clean parchment-toned background.

The Sacred Gaja

₹ 42,500
DHOKRA METAL CASTING ARTISAN: SUKRAM VISHWAKARMA

The elephant, a symbol of wisdom and royal stature in Bastar folklore, meticulously crafted using the lost-wax technique.

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A detailed editorial close-up of the 'Forest Majesty Stag', a slender and elegant Dhokra metal sculpture. The stag features elongated antlers with delicate tribal etchings and a dark, oxidized bronze finish. The background is a soft, out-of-focus parchment color, creating a luxury gallery feel. Soft directional light highlights the handcrafted imperfections and the tactile quality of the ancient Bastar metalwork technique.

Forest Majesty Stag

₹ 36,800
BELL METAL ART ARTISAN: MANJU BAGHEL

A tribute to the guardian of the Bastar groves, capturing the fluid grace of the wild stag in eternal metal.

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The Hands Behind the Heritage

A portrait of a senior tribal artisan, Sukram Vishwakarma, working in his workshop in Bastar. His hands are covered in clay as he shapes a lost-wax model. The setting is rustic with natural light streaming through a thatched roof. The photo is in a high-contrast black and white style, emphasizing the texture of the clay and the artisan's weathered, experienced hands.

THE CLAY MODEL

Every creation begins as a unique clay core, never to be replicated exactly again.

A close-up of the metal casting process in a Bastar village. Molten brass is being poured into a traditional clay mold. Bright sparks and an orange glow illuminate the artisan's workspace against the dim, earthy background. The image captures the raw, industrial yet ancient energy of the Dhokra technique, in a clean, editorial luxury aesthetic.

THE METAL FIRE

Molten metal replaces the wax at 1100°C, immortalizing the artisan's vision in brass.

A finished Dhokra sculpture being polished with natural fibers. The dark oxidation is partially removed to reveal the bright golden metal underneath, highlighting the intricate wirework. The image is clean and bright, with a shallow depth of field focusing on the tactile contrast between the rough casting and the polished highlights.

THE FINAL AWAKENING

Days of meticulous polishing reveal the soul of the metal hidden beneath the char.