In this spectacular dhokra sculpture, the Lord Krishna is sculpted out with the precision of a surgeon and with impeccable designs. A sublime finesse of tribal touch makes the figure more attractive. The Lord is holding his veena. A paradigm of the ancient dhokra technique, the figure is crafted through a laborious lost wax process. Such a process is closely associated with the lives of the tribal groups of northern India. For designing a figure a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun. The dried figure is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
In these spectacular dhokra figurines, Lord Ganesha is depicted playing three different instruments revealing a deep sense of finesse and accomplishment. One of the most widely worshiped gods in Hindusim, Lord Ganesha is worshiped first among all Gods and that is why he is called Agraganya. A learned God, Lord Ganesha is often worshiped along with Lakshmi and such worship is believed to give us fortune and wealthsaid to have written the Mahabharata that was being dictated by Vyasa. Lord Ganesha is also the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles. An excellent example of the ancient dhokra technique, the statuette is created through a laborious lost wax process associated with the tribal groups of northern India. A model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
In this beautiful statue of the Lord of Wisdom, traditional dhokra technique of casting gets a vivid reflection. The Lord is standing a deep sense of gravity and satisfaction is manifest here. A sublime finesse marks the beautiful figure. An excellent example of the ancient dhokra technique, the statuette is created through a laborious lost wax process associated with the tribal groups of northern India. A model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
In this spectacular dhokra statue, the Lord Krishna, the popular deity of Hinduism, is crafted playing his flute. His immortal tune of love mesmerised the young ladies (gopis) in Vrindaban. Precision of a surgeon, flawless designs mark the figure. The figurine attests to the excellence of the dhokra artists. Their deep desire to preserve their fine arts is manifest here. Literally meaning "oldest," dhokra is a crafting tradition dating as far back as 2000 B.C. Dhokra art is largely associated with the tribal groups of northern India, including Vindhyas and the Eastern Ghats, Bihar and its surroundings, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Myriad images are cast in the dhokra tradition as artisans preserve their millenary culture, custom and belief through the wondrous pieces they create.
In this spectacular sculpture, the Lord Ganesha is standing revealing a deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. One of the most popular deities in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshiped for his wisdom, knowledge and sagacity. He is always invoked first before undertaking any ritual and that is why he is known as Agraganya. An excellent example of the ancient dhokra technique, the figure is sculpted through a laborious lost wax process associated with the tribal groups of northern India. A model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
Brother of Lord Krishna, Lord Balaram is a key figure in the Patachitra painting. He is beautifully depicted here with some dazzling floral designs. Some floral motifs border the framework of the painting. The lines and pattern of colours have been given a strong depiction in the painting.
One of the most popular goddesses in India, Saraswati is worshiped by students across the country. She is the repository of learning and education. In this spectacular Kalamkari painting, she is holding her veena on her left hand.. A shining paradigm of beauty and an example of the ancient dhokra technique, the figure is crafted through a laborious lost wax process associated with the tribal groups of northern India. A model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished. Lost wax is laborious method that entails four distinct phases: 1) creation of the wax model 2) forming the mold around the wax model 3) casting of the mold and 4) finishing of the piece.
Krishna stole the cloths of gopis who were bathing fully naked in the village pond and realised them their duty and responsibility in public life.
In these beautiful statues, four tribal musicians are playing four types of instruments. A sense of simplicity and sublime finesse is manifest. An excellent paradigm of the ancient dhokra technique, the figure is sculpted using the popular lost wax method. The process is associated with the tribal groups of northern India. A model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.
Always ready in service of His Master, Shri Hanuman presented the example of ultimate devotion before worldly people.Shown here is carrying mountain of precious hearbs to protect the life of 'Lakshman' the younger brother of His Master 'Lord Rama'.
Nature has been always a favourite topic for the Mithila painters,away from the hectic schedules of urban living styles,Madhubani people enjoyes the simple living style of the village which reflects in their works.
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in a single form,to show indifference and significance of opposite sexes.
Lord Vishnu,priservater of life on univerce took many incarnations to protect the earth,Painted here are two of them are Matsayavtar(fish form)and Koormavtar(turtal form)incarnations of the great Hindu Lord.
