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The Art of Dhokra: India's Ancient Lost-Wax Casting
In the dense forests of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, a tradition older than the Indus Valley civilisation lives on in the hands of tribal artisans. Dhokra, the ancient lost-wax casting technique, produces hauntingly beautiful metal figurines, jewellery, and decorative objects that carry the soul of India's earliest artistic expressions. The