Meet the Hands Behind the Craft
For generations, artisans have preserved the ancient Dhokra lost-wax casting tradition, a 4000-year-old metal casting technique practiced in tribal communities across India. Using wax, clay, and molten metal, each piece is carefully handcrafted, carrying forward a heritage of skill, patience, and cultural storytelling.
Meet Our Artisan
Artisan NameCham Singh Besra
"I learned Dhokra casting from my elders when I was young. Each piece we create keeps our tradition alive and connects our village craft with the world."
Cham Singh Besra comes from a family of traditional Dhokra artisans and has spent more than two decades mastering the intricate lost-wax metal casting technique. From shaping delicate wax threads to casting molten metal, every piece he creates reflects patience, craftsmanship, and generations of inherited knowledge.Today, he continues to practice and share this heritage, helping keep the timeless Dhokra tradition alive for future generations.
From Wax to Metal - The Dhokra Casting Process
The Dhokra Casting Process
Step inside the 4,000-year-old Dhokra lost-wax casting tradition, where every piece is shaped entirely by hand. Each creation passes through a meticulous sequence of sculpting, molding, casting, and finishing — transforming raw wax into timeless metal craft.
Step 1: Wax Modeling
The artisan begins by sculpting the design in beeswax, shaping every motif, pattern, and figure entirely by hand. Fine wax threads are carefully applied to build the distinctive textured surface that defines Dhokra. This stage captures the soul of the piece, as every curve and detail is formed with remarkable precision.
