Carrying the lost-wax metal craft of India's tribal artisans to the wider world.

Bastar, Chhattisgarh

Dokra is one of India's oldest metal craft traditions, shaped through an intricate lost-wax process that demands imagination, patience and extraordinary skill. Every piece is handmade, carrying the imprint of the artisan and the character of the community it comes from.

This episode enters the world of Pradeep, a Dokra artisan, to understand a craft that is ancient yet alive. It captures the delicate balance between heritage and livelihood, and the importance of creating new opportunities for traditional art forms to find relevance with contemporary audiences.