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Dhokra Art: Magic Crafted By The Metalsmiths Of Bengal

India’s cultural diversity is highlighted through its various cultures. An example of this is in the country’s handicrafts that have successfully preserved its ancient art forms. Dhokra is one such art form that originates from deep within Bengal. An art so eternal that casts resoluteness in the crafted metal. Dhokra art, an ancient method of making metal artefacts, dates back to over 5000 years. This tribal art form, done by the traditional metalsmiths of Bengal – the Dhokra Damar tribes, has...