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বিষ্ণুপুর

Bishnupur

Handicrafts & Handlooms

Dokra Work

The Dhokra or Dokra is a beautitul torm of tribal art that showcases the immense talent of tribal craftsmen. Various types of ornaments and brilliant home decor items, idols of gods and goddess can be made of Dokra. The system of metal casting is being used in Dokra art is considered to be the oldest form of metal casting and it is known as ‘cire perdue’ technically. Bikna village of Bankura district is the home to this majestic art.