This elephant shaped Bookend has been handcrafted by the skilled artisans of West Bengal, India using the ancient 'Dhokra' craft. It can be used as the most exquisite and ideal book organizer for your favorite novels, books, or magazines. You can keep it on a side table close to your study, or on your work desk to have easy access to your favorites!
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"Dhokra Art", a Tribal art form, is amongst the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India, practiced for over 4,000 years. The lost wax technique, cire perdue is the medium of metalworkers in the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal. This craft dates back to pre-historic times of the Harrappa and Mohenjodaro Civilizations. Entirely handcrafted, the unique 13 stage process of Dhokra/ Bell metal making is an outcome of the original craft instinct handed down through the centuries. Dhokra/ Bell metal is an alloy of brass, nickel and zinc that gives an antique effect to the castings. This Ancient Art highlights the perfect union between Traditional and Modern Art!