Lucky Charm Tortoise - Dhokra Art Home Decoration Paper Weight

^{Our research suggests that tortoise perhaps is the most popular animal whose figurine is being produced in different countries under different art form in various designs. Even our store has tortoise in many art form and depiction. The tortoise, often depicted as the wise in Indian folk tales, is a favorite subject of the Dhokra craftsmen. Also considered to be the avatar of Vishnu, it’s often seen in Indian homes as a sign of good luck.}

^{Made in the State of Chhattisgarh using Dhokra Art form, its small and sweet. His entire body has been made from circular positioning of wire.  It’s a very lengthy process which needs extreme patience and skill. The craftsman has simply achieved perfection in creating this beautiful articraft. The detailing is completely handmade with no machines used at all, hence making it all the more unique. A beautiful gift for someone to whom you wish all the luck in the world, or a perfect gift for you from yourself.} 

^{Dhokra art is one of the earliest known methods of non-ferrous metal casting known to human civilization. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still being used.  Currently this craft form is prevailing mostly in to the States of Pashim Banga, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand of India. On a relatively unknown basis this craft form is also prevailing in the southern states of India and some villages of Himanchal Pradesh.  A very fine example of this very traditional & ancient art is the dancing girl of mohenjo-daro.}

^{Dhokra art is totally handmade and completely unique. It is made of Brass as base metal used with bell metal and other alloys. The special quality of these handicrafts is that it does not have any joints. It comes in one piece as a whole. Since each and every piece of this artifact is being casted using a new handmade mold, hence each and every piece differs from each other.  They will just not resemble each other completely. Here lies the exclusiveness of dhokra craft.}

^{For more detailed information about this ancient art, please refer to our Art & Craft Section of website.}