{"product_id":"small-dhokra-art-frame-india","title":"Small Dhokra Art – Handcrafted Brass Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Note \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall works with remarkable material presence, the handcrafted Dhokra art pieces bring the texture of traditional Indian metalwork into an intimate scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Dhokra piece is sold unframed. The framed photographs show one possible way of displaying it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMounted in a frame, the raised Dhokra detailing gives the work a sculptural quality. Place it on a desk, bedside table, shelf, or console, where it becomes a small point of recognition within the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes it an approachable way to begin living with an Indian heritage craft, while its hand-cast surface gives it the character of a work made individually rather than produced uniformly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraft Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDhokra is a traditional Indian metal-casting practice distinguished by its lost-wax process. The form is first shaped in wax, encased in a mould, and then cast in molten metal. Because the original wax form is lost during casting, each finished work carries its own variations in line, texture, and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine irregularities and tactile detailing are part of the language of Dhokra and reveal the hand behind the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust gently with a soft, dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from water, prolonged humidity, and damp surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use abrasive cleaners, scrubbers, or chemical metal polishes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay indoors on a stable, level surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMount one Dhokra piece in an individual frame, or place both together in a single frame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlace the small Dhokra art on a bedside table, writing desk, bookshelf, or entry console. It works especially well beside books, a small vessel, or a personal object where its texture can be appreciated at close range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips from the USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis piece will be wrapped carefully and packed securely to protect the Dhokra detailing during transit. \u003c\/span\u003ePlease review the shipping methods and charges shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudio Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a handmade work. Slight variations in casting, surface texture, alignment, tone, and finish are natural to the making process. Small marks or irregularities are not manufacturing defects; they are evidence that the piece was formed, cast, and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Saaj","offers":[{"title":"Sang - 4 x 4 inches \/ Brass","offer_id":54387272581430,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Karya - 5 x 3 inches \/ Brass","offer_id":54387272614198,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/2043\/6278\/files\/Square_Dhokra_2.jpg?v=1786320029","url":"https:\/\/www.houseofsaajboston.com\/products\/small-dhokra-art-frame-india","provider":"House of Saaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}