{"product_id":"dhokra-charm-nimbu-mirchi","title":"Dhokra Charm - Nimbu Mirchi","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-rc product-title text-word-wrap-break-word\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-rc product-title text-word-wrap-break-word\"\u003eAs per image representation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-rc product-title text-word-wrap-break-word\"\u003ePlease note the dimensions are approximate and can vary a bit as each piece is made by hand \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell metal, an alloy of nickel, brass and zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhokra Charm - Nimbu Mirchi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Nimbu Mirchi represents traditional protective symbols, believed to ward off negative energy, misfortune, and the evil eye (buri nazar). This little charm can be hung in your car, on your bag or can make for nice decor accent  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is made using the traditional dhokra metal craft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhokra metal craft is an ancient craft that uses the \u003cspan\u003elost-wax casting technique. Dhokra metal craft is primarily from three regions: West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach product goes through several stages of making.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, blocks of wax are hand-moulded into shape, and decorations added using wax threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shape is then carefully covered with layers of clay, taking the form of the wax on the inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clay is baked, during which the wax melts and drains away, leaving a mould (a hollow within the clay). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe mould is then filled with molten metal, which takes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshape that the wax left behind. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clay is then chipped off and the deer is polished and finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is made separately, and will never be exactly the same as the others. This is the mark of a true handmade item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimelines for Dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 to 2 working days from date of payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 to 7 days from date of dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur working hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trove Craft India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48967721549994,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0033\/2955\/6515\/files\/NimbuMirchi5.jpg?v=1785317349","url":"https:\/\/trovecraftindia.com\/products\/dhokra-charm-nimbu-mirchi","provider":"Trove Craft India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}