Bengal Dokra Of West Bengal received the Geographical Indication of India tag on 9th November 2021.

Bengal Dokra craft is made using the technique of Cire-Perdue or the lost-wax process of metal casting. This traditional craft involves the use of wax and resin extracted from the Sal tree, along with brass metal. Dokra artists in West Bengal create a variety of items, including idols of deities, puja accessories, and decorative pieces. The traditional themes of these cast metal sculptures include images of Hindu or tribal gods and goddesses, bowls, figures of people or deities riding elephants, musicians, men riding horse figures, and various animals and birds. The production of Bengal Dokra craft involves the intricate process of lost-wax casting. Dokra artists first create a clay core, which serves as the base for the final artifact. They then use a mixture of wax and resin extracted from the Sal tree to sculpt the desired shape and details. Next, a layer of very fine clay is applied to the wax model, which is then sun-dried and covered with a second layer mixed with sand. The mold is fired to melt and remove the wax, leaving behind a cavity. Molten brass is poured into this cavity and allowed to cool, forming the final metal sculpture. The artifact is then finished by removing the clay mold and polishing the brass surface.