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Title: The Tortoise Artist: Pallavi Shilpi Theme: Love Style: Contemprory Method: Dhokra (Lost Wax) Dimensions: *0W/*5H cms Price: *9, **9 INR + Taxes Product Warrenty: 6 Months Official Merchandise: Yes This quarter we have given special focus to our seven Metal releases for theme 'Love'. All the sculptures are done in a specific technique called 'Dhokra'.The technique originated from West Bengal as it is the home to Dhokra Kamar tribes, who are the traditional metalsmiths. They follow a technique of metal casting known as Dhokra, named after the tribe. A look at these artefacts makes you believe that they have been made out of a single piece of wire wound around a piece of clay. But that is not the case. The object is cast in metal, using what is known as the lost- wax technique. The lost-wax technique is not confined to India only. Evidence of this kind of casting of copper based alloys has been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, and some areas of Central America too. Philosophy: The human figures coupled with each other on a tortoise back shows some logical and scientific connection. The figures illustrate love and affection and tortoise shows stability and strength. This piece is a wonderful example of a long and ever lasting love. The tortoise is the best icon of longevity. The Crane (another symbol of longevity) is said to live a thousand years but the tortoise is believed to live up to ***0 years and therefore is extremely popular with those who seek to live a long and healthy life. The tortoise is also a symbol of protection and wealth. Feng Shui Value: Activating this tortoise in the North part of your home is one of the best Feng Shui features to have with a great art value intact.