Description

Oval gunmetal pendant beaded dokra necklace – a must have for every wardrobe. Dhokra tribal jewellery enhances the beauty of ethnic and western wear.

About Dokra / Dhokra

The Dokra / Dhokra system of metal casting is said to be the oldest form of metal casting. It is technically known as ‘cire perdue’ or ‘lost wax’ process. The technique of casting revolves round replacement of wax with molten metal by the traditional hollow casting method. Brass scrap in generally used as raw material. The lost wax technique for casting of copper-based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria and Central America.