Dhokra Work Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20Th Century Lassi Cup Ofteen decorated with parrots or

Ofteen decorated with parrots or peacocks

This double sided rosewood archway has been intricately carved and is from 19th century Haryana

23 x 22 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

and treasured objects within an educated household

Dhokra Work Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20Th Century Lassi Cup Ofteen decorated with parrots orBrass Rice Measure From Orissa Dhokra Work Ca 100 Yrs Old Dokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal. Their technique of lost wax casting is named after their tribe. The tribe extends from Bihar to West Bengal and Orissa; members are distant cousins of the Madhya Pradesh Dokras. A few hundred years ago the Dokras of Central and Eastern India traveled south as far as Kerala and north as far as Rajasthan. Dokra also spelled Dhokra