Dokra jewellery
manufacturing is an ancient Indian jewellery making art form. It is hailed all
over the world for its intricate and delicate carvings and designs. The
earliest known dokra artefact is of a dancing girl carved in the ancient city
of Mohenjo-Daro. Although, various
Indian crafts and art products can be seen in the markets, Handmade Dokra
Jewellery pieces hold special importance. They are delicately made by tribals
and artisans residing in the states of West Bengal, under Manmayee Handicrafts Exporters
roof. Dokra Jewellery is categorized under brass jewellery as it is made of
molten metal. Handmade Dokra Jewellery exporters are enjoying huge profits in
the global jewellery market.
High in creativity- Dokra Jewellery is
extremely high in creativity. The art of Dokra Jewellery making is passed down
from generations to generations. The designs made are truly enchanting. Themes
inspired by nature, mythology and folk tales are used in the designing of Dokra
Jewellery. Motifs of gods and goddesses and floral shapes and patterns can be
seen on Dokra Jewellery pieces.
Combination of materials- Dokra Jewellery
is made of molten metal. Various other materials are used in combination with
dokra metal. Beads, colourful glass pieces, wooden balls are common materials
used in dokra jewellery which provide it an ethnic and exotic appearance. Gem
stones and semi-precious stones are also embedded into jewellery pieces to
raise the glamour quotient.