Katha (story behind artefact): The horse symbolises strength, loyalty and respect in Indian mythology. Used in both peace time and wartime, the horse has been an essential staple of human civilisation for eons. This strength is best embodied through the Dokra art form, which has been perfected through centuries of practice. Dokra’s usage across ancient civilisations such as Harappa and Mesopotamia are directly represented in the same mobility of the horse. Thus, bring this same endurance and mobility into your own professional career through the exquisitely handcrafted Jali Horse!
Riti (method): The Dokra method of metal-casting has been honed through millennia, primarily using wax molds. The famous Jali technique (Jali translates to ‘net’, denoting the intricate linework of the patches cast into the structure of the artefact) has a similarly impressive past. Learn more about this rich history of Dokra in this blog!