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State of Chhattisgarh, India

State of Chhattisgarh, India

Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India. It is the 10th largest state in India, is the 16th most-populated state of India. Bastar & Raigarh districts of Chhattisgarh are popular for Dhokra Art by crafting bell metal handicrafts using brass, and bronze. Tribes like ‘Ghadwas’ of Bastar and ‘Jharas’ of Raigarh mainly practice this art form. This is done with lost wax technique. The wrought iron crafts makes the use of wrought iron to create dark raw forms of the metal artifacts and figurines is another craft form of Chhattisgarh. The raw material used for this craft is mostly recycled scrap iron. In Chhattisgarh, Terracotta has found a place in the handicrafts. Terracotta pottery represents the rituals and customs of tribal life in the state and symbolizes their emotions. Tumba is a less known craft widely produced in the Bastar region, which originated with the widespread use of hollow gourd shells. Bamboo thickets are common sight in the State and tribal’s of Chhattisgarh have been putting their craftsmanship to work. Craftsmanship of Chhattisgarh tribal’s can be seen from varying articles of craft produce they make out of bamboo.


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