Dokra/Dhokra Craft: A Male Artisan Extracting a Metal Artifact from the Clay Mold

24-Mar-2026

This photo depicts the traditional Dokra/Dhokra art of Jharkhand, which is considered one of the oldest metal craft traditions of the region. In the image, a male artisan is carefully breaking the clay mold with the help of a hammer and tools to extract the metal object created through the Dokra/Dhokra casting process. In this technique, a clay mold is first prepared and molten metal is poured into it to create the desired form. After the metal cools and solidifies, the artisan breaks the mold to reveal the finished artifact inside. This stage requires great patience, precision, and traditional craftsmanship to ensure that the metal object is not damaged during extraction. Dokra/Dhokra art represents an important part of Jharkhand’s rich cultural and artisanal heritage