Traditional : Initially crafts persons used to make brass vessels to measure rice, bells of different kinds, anklets, lamps (diya) and figures of local mythical characters like Jibat Bamun , Deeporani and idols of deities. Demand for measuring bowls have decreased but these are now made as decorative Dokra bowls. Traditionally the crafts persons made jewellery for their own family members while now a variety of modern jewellery products like necklace with beads and dokra, lockets, ear rings, bangles are made.
Diversified Products:
At present the artists make a variety of decorative items. Price of smaller figurines range around Rs.200-300, while items which are 5 to 6 inches high, are priced in the range of Rs.600-800. Bigger products cost Rs.2000-Rs.3500. Durga idols around 2 feet high cost Rs.12000. Creative pieces like Krishna on chariot, tribal figures etc. are also produced.
Dokra products like bullock cart, horse, elephant, peacock, owl, Nandi (bull), idols of Durga, Saraswati, Ganesh and Lakshmi Narayan, lamp, candle stand, incense stick holder, ash tray, soap case, mobile holder, door knob, figurines of women, mother and child, tribal couple, wall panels with stories of Krishna Leela and other designs, lamps & so on are made.
