Dokra, the famous metal art form of India is an ancient art form. It is non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting system which dates back to 4000 years. ‘The Dancing Girl’ found during the excavation of Mohenjo-Daro is one of the earliest known lost-wax artefacts. The art has a primitive simplicity, enchanting folk motifs, and forceful forms. Different states of India have their original styles. The name ‘Dokra’ has come from the Dokra Damar tribes who are the main traditional metal-smiths of West Bengal and Odisha. As described in the Vedas, Laxmi is the Goddess of fortune, power, wealth, and beauty. At the time of the churning of the sea, she was born out of the ocean of mild. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu and is born as his spouse whenever she incarnates. She is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual. With her four hands, she grants Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (pleasure of the flesh), and Moksha (beatitude). (Devi mounts on an owl which represents pure wisdom. In this beautiful Dokra Laxmi, the Goddess is in a sitting position. The heavily ornamented figurine is a fine example of exquisite craftsmanship that is developed through generations of practice and hard work.
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About Dolni Studio
Years ago, ‘The Venus Of Dolni Vestonice’, a figurine of Mother Earth: the oldest piece of ceramic found on our planet, inspired us to create a confluence of ancient themes and modern-day requirements, and Dolni Studio was founded. We realized that this classic form of art will never lose its relevance, as it combines art with necessity.
Keeping that in mind, we started creating our own unique designs, which are an ode to the songs of clay that cradled the ancient civilization but kept its feet anchored in modern times.
Our products are a delicate fusion of rich aesthetics and a soulful personal vibe. Since inception, we have been driven by a single purposeful goal of creating ceramic wares that are time-tested and timeless to bring you the best for all your needs. Every piece of soil and toil that is shaped in Dolni Studio is a product of utmost love and passion that whispers the story of earth and heart.
We are a team of artists who have come together to create an interface between the unassuming makers from small communities of potters and craftsmen (who carry on the legacy for generations and the people from all across the world who have an eye for beauty and a love for a dash of antiquity.
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