Dokra/Dhokra Art: Traditional Process of Removing the Metal Artifact by Breaking the Mold

24-Mar-2026

This photo shows a stage of the traditional Dokra/Dhokra art-making process in Karge Rege village of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. In the image, a female artisan is carefully breaking the clay mold with the help of a hammer to extract a metal object created through the Dokra/Dhokra casting technique. The silver-colored object visible inside the mold is the metal artifact produced through this traditional craft. In this process, a clay mold is first prepared, and molten metal is poured into it to create the desired shape. Once the metal cools and solidifies, the artisan breaks the mold to remove the finished object. Dokra/Dhokra art is an ancient craft tradition of Jharkhand that has been preserved by local artisans for generations through their skill and dedication.