Tiny Creatures Dhokra Metal Decor Sets

Dimensions

• Dragonfly: 4.5" x 3.25" (length x width)
• Butterfly: 3.5" x 2.5" (width x length)
  
• Beetle: 3" x 2" (length x width)
  
• Bumblebee: 3.7" x 2" (width x length)
  
• Ant: 3.25" x 2" (length x width)
  

Material

Bell metal (an alloy of nickel, brass and zinc)

Weight

Approx. 100 gm (each piece)

Product Description

Hand-crafted beautifully stylized metal insects (dragonflies, butterflies, bumblebees, beetles and ants) created using dhokra metal craft. Sold in three different sets.

Perfect for 'insectophiles', and to add a touch of nature to your spaces, each piece has been meticulously created by hand using the traditional dhokra metal-casting technique.

About dhokra

Dhokra is an ancient craft that uses the lost-wax casting technique, and is mainly from three regions: West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand.

Each product goes through several stages:

1. First, blocks of wax are hand-moulded into shape, and decorations added using wax threads.
2. The shape is then carefully covered with layers of clay, taking the form of the wax on the inside.
3. The clay is baked, during which the wax melts and drains away, leaving a mould (a hollow within the clay).
4. The mould is then filled with molten metal, which takes the shape that the wax left behind.
5. The clay is then chipped off and the end product is polished and finished.

Each piece must to be made separately, and is never exactly the same as the others. This is the mark of a true handmade item.

Suggestions for Use

Use these decorative pieces creatively as decor accents on your walls or tables. Each has been designed with a metal loop at the back so you can hang them on a nail or hook. 

When you hang them up, make sure that the nail is hammered down close to the surface (the head of nail should ideally protrude less than 1 cm from the wall). This allows the loop at the back sit snugly against the surface so the piece doesn't hang at an angle.

If you want a more permanent fix, you can use M-seal (an epoxy binding agent) or silicon glue to attach it to the nail.

Please note: The actual colors may vary based on the screen resolution of your device. In our experience, viewing the products on the desktop is usually more true to the actual colors.

Instructions for Care

• Wipe only using a clean soft cloth.
• For décor purposes only.

Timelines for Dispatch

1 to 2 working days from date of payment.

Delivery Date

3 to 7 days from date of dispatch.

Please note: Our working hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.