Dhokra art bookends
₹2,990.00
Dhokra is an ancient art of moulding non ferrous metals around a cast of beeswax and clay.
It was first used 4000 years ago during the Indus valley civilization.
The Dhokra Damar tribes of West Bengal perfected the technique using an alloy of bronze and copper.
Dhokra is a rare , ancient craft and amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India, practised for over 4000 years.
The Dhokra metal is an alloy of brass, nickel and zinc that gives antique effect to the castings.
This antique pair of bookends is intricately carved into a deer , weighing 800 grams and measures 8 × 5 inches with a height of 7 inches.
The deer is divided into two pieces to hold the books in between.
Package includes:
A gold deer bookends in dhokra art.
Care instructions:
wipe clean with a soft muslin cloth.
Country of origin:
India.
Disclaimer:
This is a handcrafted product and hence may have minor imperfections that should not be misconstrued as flaws.
Shipping information:
- Shipped in a maximum of 15 business days.
- Free shipping for all products pan India.
- 15 days return policy.
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 12 × 17 cm |
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