Dokra: Shankh 2

Dokra Shanks is an Aravali exclusive. Designed by our expert the dokra Shankh is a fresh take on one of the oldest craft forms in India. The Shankh is not only a traditional Indian motif, it is also a means invite positive energy, repel the negativity and ushering in good times. The beautiful fusion of an ancient art form into a contemporary design is perfect for your home or as a gift for a loved one.
Dokra is a painstaking work of craftsmanship where each piece is first moulded in wax and then coved with a layer of clay. It is then baked in pit fire where the wax is lost through a tiny opening at the bottom, giving it the name, ‘lost wax technique’. Once cooled, molten brass is poured into the clay mould where it solidifies, taking shape of the wax model. Since each piece is hand moulded, no two pieces of Dokra are similar. Here is your chance to bring home a piece of art made using a 5000-year-old technique of metal casting