Unpolished Rustic Dhokra Tea Light Holder - Woman with head basket

A beautiful handmade candle depicting a woman carrying a basket on her head. The figurine is made of brass using Dhokra technique. It is a very common site in Indian villages where women carry the baskets on their head which contains various objects e.i. fodder for cattle, flowers for market etc. The fluidity of body language of the woman depicted is mesmerizing.

• Package Content : 1 Tea light holder

The Art:

Dhokra artefacts can be traced back as early as Mohenjo-daro. It is the oldest traditional technique of casting metal. The name of the art is derived from Dhokra damar tribe, which has been practicing it since generations.

The Artist:

This Dhokra art work is made by Jai Hind Thakur from Chhattisgarh.

Product Note :This product is hand-painted / handcrafted by the artisans. Hence, there is a possibility of slight variations in colour or designs. The asymmetry present in handmade product makes it truly unique and beautiful.