Dokhra Handicrafts
The Dokhra handicrafts are very unique
in themselves. This ancient tribal art form was originated and
developed by the tribal community of a remote village called UshaGham
in the district of Adilabad.
One can have a clear glimpse of the tribal
culture and tradition in this art form.
The raw material used in making the
artifacts is a metal alloy made of Iron. The hot melted liquid
is moulded into beautiful objects of art.
These hollow moulds are then filed with clay
to make them solid and hard
Mostly animal and bird replicas; figurettes
of Gods and Goddesses are made. Extensive intricate designing
on the artifact makes it to be an object to be possessed.
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The peculiarity of this art form is that no two artifacts resemble
each other; every minute aspect is finished with perfection.
It is so intricately ornamented, it attracts the attention of
the beholder.
This art form is also being used in the ornamentation
of the doors and windows and is widely used in interior decoration
to create an ethnic ambience
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