Dariyapur is a village in Bardhaman district is the hub of Dokra artisans who migrated from Odhisha and settled in this place about 120 years back. Guskara is the nearest railway station which is around 4 km away from Dariyapur.
Total 36 families comprising 133 artisans including women are involved with this ancient craft. Most of the craftspeople are from Karmakar community. Dokra craft making is the main livelihood of this community.
Dokra a coveted collector's item. The craft is characterized by its primitive simplicity, charming folk motifs, rustic beauty and imaginative designs and patterns.
Dhokra (also spelt Dhokra) is non–ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in India for over 4,000 years and is still used. One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjo-daro. The product of dhokra artisans are in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs and forceful form. Dhokra horses, elephants, peacocks, owls, religious images, measuring bowls, and lamp caskets etc., are highly appreciated. The lost wax technique for casting of copper based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Central America, and other places.
Total 36 families comprising 133 artisans including women are involved with this ancient craft. Most of the craftspeople are from Karmakar community. Dokra craft making is the main livelihood of this community.
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