Dokra casting is believed to be named after Dokra Damar tribes which are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal. The process is well known for its primitive simplicity.
This process is mainly followed in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and Orissa.

 

Lost wax technique is very ancient process followed in India almost for over 4500 years. One of the most celebrated
artifact made by this process is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro from Indus civilization. Ornaments, animals,
birds, traditional figures, measuring bowls, idols are the most popular handicrafts made by this process.