How Metal Artists In India Are Keeping A 4,500-Year-Old Craft Alive | Still Standing

Dhokra art is one of the world’s oldest art forms. The metal-casting craft has been practiced by tribal families throughout India for 4,500 years. But following an economic reform in 2016 and the rising cost of raw materials, the future of this craft may be in jeopardy.
Editor’s Note: In a previous version of this video, the translation at 00:53 was incorrect. The correct translation of Rajendra’s quote is, “During Covid, our artisans did not have another source of income to fall back on.” Insider regrets the error.
For more information on Rajendra's work, email him at rajendrabaghelkgn@gmail.com
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How Metal Artists in India Are Keeping a 4,500-Year-Old Craft Alive | Still Standing

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  • @polrobinson1515
    @polrobinson1515 Жыл бұрын

    When Rajendra said " corona mey ..." but you didn't mentioned in subtitle about Covid-19 instead you mentioned as "controversial economic reform" as if covid pandemic is India's fault.

  • @91rummy

    @91rummy

    Жыл бұрын

    That's the cleverness of Western media .. When they translate, they write their own story

  • @3050Victus

    @3050Victus

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah. Like the west didn’t let people die in covid.

  • @servatrashivasti5173

    @servatrashivasti5173

    Жыл бұрын

    Western media ko peise bhi tho issi se milte hei bhai binacontroversy ke ye jiyenge keise 😁😁

  • @subhampradhan4442

    @subhampradhan4442

    Жыл бұрын

    pehele pura video to dekhlo uske bad comment karna, video mai baad mai bola hai ke demonetization ke baje se unka earnings mai affect hua hai

  • @servatrashivasti5173

    @servatrashivasti5173

    Жыл бұрын

    @@subhampradhan4442 accha...

  • @HarshSinghBaghel
    @HarshSinghBaghel Жыл бұрын

    He said , corona was most difficult phase , editor said economic policies destroying this art form😭😭

  • @akgurram

    @akgurram

    Жыл бұрын

    This! I wonder how such a big channel made such a 'mistake'

  • @arun86713

    @arun86713

    Жыл бұрын

    @@akgurram on purpose. Not a mistake.

  • @DGLeo482

    @DGLeo482

    Жыл бұрын

    Ikr!! Indian govt promotes cottage industries, small and medium enterprises and Make in India so much. Of course I can't guarantee the implementation but in terms of policies govt supports such industries.

  • @anonymousisbest.5253

    @anonymousisbest.5253

    Жыл бұрын

    Modi also

  • @Prasannakumar-yk7bf

    @Prasannakumar-yk7bf

    Жыл бұрын

    She also implied that 1/3rd of the artisans have left the craft after Covid and later said that in the last 3 decades people have left the craft. Biased as usual I suppose.

  • @testname2635
    @testname2635 Жыл бұрын

    Rajendra: We faced issues due to corona lockdown. Western Media: "Rajendra faced issue during economic rules imposed by Indian government"

  • @princevashishth9831

    @princevashishth9831

    Жыл бұрын

    To galat kya h modi ne to vse bi desh ki economic ki maa chod rkhi h

  • @yohaan9

    @yohaan9

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe in the end they covered that up. Demonetization. :)

  • @harishkasaudhan6765

    @harishkasaudhan6765

    Жыл бұрын

    @@yohaan9 It was their view, notice everything was said by the narrator not by Rajendra, and it seems deliberate and misleading, kind of propaganda because the actual person there is talking about slowdown during covid lockdowns and they are intentionally pushing their agenda of demonetisation. Watch the video again from 7:05. I am not saying that demonetisation might not have hurt Rajendra's business but when he is clearly talking exclusively about covid recession, and they carefully picking his words to satisfy their agenda of something that happened in 2016, this is clear propaganda with ulterior motives. Also its misinformation

  • @briannakelly26

    @briannakelly26

    Жыл бұрын

    @@harishkasaudhan6765 i didn't take it that way because they let him speak about Corona well before getting into the history of the ancestors and the community as well as what happened in government. Right after that they allowed him to explain how the government allowed him to show his work at galleries and how he travels and eats with the president. So I'm sure both issues had an affect on him but you don't hear him saying anything negative he's only speaking vaguely about "they" that is something you do when you don't want to offend. And if he's eating with the president I highly doubt he's going to want to even remotely offend the administration. But an outsider will surely have no problem speaking the truth for him and having everyone think they're the bad guy. I know I would.

  • @harishkasaudhan6765

    @harishkasaudhan6765

    Жыл бұрын

    @@briannakelly26 wtf? please, I think you have no idea what we were discussing here. Also , read my previous comment again.

  • @user_ascii
    @user_ascii Жыл бұрын

    I love how western media changes the content to suit their narrative 0:46 - "Many artisians lost their job because of controversial economic reform" In the very next scene the artisian mentions it was 'CORONA' which did that and they conviniently left it out in the subtitles

  • @theshuriken

    @theshuriken

    Жыл бұрын

    i dont even speak hindi but you're right I heard " corona" there

  • @AP-do6sv

    @AP-do6sv

    Жыл бұрын

    i am no fan of demonetisation, but taking liberty of poor people and using them to push an agenda is not done. You know they dont have the means to object. They should stick to what he was saying, especially in subtitles.

  • @RD-ij2sz

    @RD-ij2sz

    Жыл бұрын

    You are Right . Western World wants other nations to remain economic backwards.

  • @RD-ij2sz

    @RD-ij2sz

    Жыл бұрын

    @Rahul K You are wrong . You need to understand that western world wants other nations to remain in economic backwardness . And the media in western world will find every opportunity to criticize the economic development in non western world .

  • @kafir7478

    @kafir7478

    Жыл бұрын

    See thats how west make documentary 🙄

  • @Alaskan-Armadillo
    @Alaskan-Armadillo Жыл бұрын

    India has got to be the most underappreciated country on the planet how can you not love Indian food and crafts? They're just so cool!

  • @Alaskan-Armadillo

    @Alaskan-Armadillo

    Жыл бұрын

    @PeePee PooPoo Sadly I have noticed a lot of that online as well. Remember though that a majority of the people on the internet are from the U.S. and that is only 1 country out of 195. Chances are if the internet wasn't so dominated by Americans Indians wouldn't be as scapegoated as much.

  • @ycaceres3357

    @ycaceres3357

    Жыл бұрын

    Indias influence is all over Asia few seem to know

  • @Ares-wn9bu

    @Ares-wn9bu

    Жыл бұрын

    Calm down my man 😅 No country is Greater than another but they are great for their people... You can't expect people from China who themselves have a great history and civilization to address India as the greatest.

  • @Alaskan-Armadillo

    @Alaskan-Armadillo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Ares-wn9bu What are you trying to say?

  • @Alaskan-Armadillo

    @Alaskan-Armadillo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Ares-wn9bu Okay well good for you then I guess. I just like Indian culture and if you don't that is really just your opinion. I don't understand why reactionaries always feel the need to act so edgy when really they're just scared. I mean like are you here to be a reactionary or are you just legitimately scared and don't know how else to contribute to the conversation other than pretending to be a macho man? Its weird because if you had something to contribute to the conversation then that would be great but now you just want to humiliate yourself and argue so why don't you reply to my comment about how you really feel instead of hint at it.

  • @user-kp2ov1gm4w
    @user-kp2ov1gm4w Жыл бұрын

    I bought a Dhokra Art King Statue in 2015 and trust me every person who visits my house asks about that beautiful artefact. In India, every village has its own handicraft and till today it's Still Standing.

  • @azizbekmamirov2192

    @azizbekmamirov2192

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is great

  • @akashyadav-wt9et

    @akashyadav-wt9et

    Жыл бұрын

    What amount did u pay for sculpture???

  • @user-kp2ov1gm4w

    @user-kp2ov1gm4w

    Жыл бұрын

    @@akashyadav-wt9et I bought it for 22k INR back then, statue is more than 3ft tall, bought from artist itself.

  • @Drfiza

    @Drfiza

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-kp2ov1gm4w amazing !

  • @PraveenKumar-os3uj

    @PraveenKumar-os3uj

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-kp2ov1gm4w any details to contact artist please

  • @erikad0511
    @erikad0511 Жыл бұрын

    That bull statue is so cool... These artisans need websites to sell their beautiful pieces

  • @foresthill8462

    @foresthill8462

    Жыл бұрын

    I think Etsy would be perfect

  • @JehadiHellTransportAgency

    @JehadiHellTransportAgency

    Жыл бұрын

    ONDC is working on that

  • @mastersplinter5966

    @mastersplinter5966

    Жыл бұрын

    Erika, please let me know if you find it. I want to buy one as well. 🙏

  • @january6577

    @january6577

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mastersplinter5966 there is his email address in discription box you can mail them.

  • @mastersplinter5966

    @mastersplinter5966

    Жыл бұрын

    @@january6577 Thank you! 🙏

  • @tivo3720
    @tivo3720 Жыл бұрын

    India is always the land of knowledge & arts .... Some people who invaded India destroyed our arts & culture. We have dokra art in Bengal too.... I have it in my home ... It's really expensive

  • @SSchithFoo

    @SSchithFoo

    Жыл бұрын

    And various Indian kingdoms did invade others countries too so don't act so innocent.

  • @atheist-utopia

    @atheist-utopia

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SSchithFoo you mean south Asian countries that are now converted to the religion of peace?

  • @akgurram

    @akgurram

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SSchithFoo I would love to know more about this. We are not taught this in school. Could you give me some sources to start out on?

  • @darshu94

    @darshu94

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SSchithFoo like who ? I would like to know so that I can also feel proud abt them.

  • @akgurram

    @akgurram

    Жыл бұрын

    @PeePee PooPoo it was not invasion. There was no killing and armies involved. Do cite sources if you have them, but from my research, it was southeast Asia that invited the pallavas and other royalty to marry into their tribes and improve trade and other aspects of the region. If you look at the data, their population boomed post integration of Indian culture. There was better education, living, healthcare and safety. Piracy fell since the integration.

  • @Tassi_Brookes
    @Tassi_Brookes Жыл бұрын

    Definitely art I would buy for my home. So beautiful and the hard work that goes into the art makes the art so much more special.

  • @hesh2892

    @hesh2892

    Жыл бұрын

    You can buy from amazon india. If you are overseas , there are companies in india that will buy it and ship to foreign countries

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @NikhilKumar-by3di

    @NikhilKumar-by3di

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Abdul-pb9ep sale tume har jagah gali khane ke liye comment kar rakha hai😂😂😂

  • @m1515

    @m1515

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hesh2892 Would you please give me the name of a legit company that does that? I don't want to buy a chinese factory crap

  • @hiranyabhbaishya1460
    @hiranyabhbaishya1460 Жыл бұрын

    This type of content is really rare nowadays please continue to share them and educate us

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @blipblop5757

    @blipblop5757

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Abdul-pb9ep Did you even watch the video, they did say it was demonetisation

  • @hazedays3584

    @hazedays3584

    Жыл бұрын

    @@blipblop5757 it was corona, but western propaganda alas

  • @jennylawson1980
    @jennylawson1980 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful sculptures, beautiful culture and country. What is there not to love about their artisans? Each one gifted and blessed in their own way. Wonderful video.

  • @moxielouise
    @moxielouise Жыл бұрын

    Never fails, no matter how many episodes I've watched of Still Standing, I'm always super excited for the next one. I love them. They're fascinating

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @maitreyeesingh5187

    @maitreyeesingh5187

    9 ай бұрын

    However please see these knowing the western vested interest paints a grim picture of India.

  • @hemanthbt
    @hemanthbt Жыл бұрын

    I have purchased a Dhokra Nandi back in 2015 from Himachal Pradesh's State Handicraft emporium in Manali. I.was surprised at the pricing that time (Around 30 USD per piece) and thought it was expensive without knowing the hardship involved. Now I feel price I paid was very less for the craftsmanship and hardwork involved. Other time I have purchased an antique lamp made in Dhokra style by the tribals at an art exhibition in Bangalore, The shop owner gave me another art work for free. One needs to appreciate art forms like these and encourage by purchasing. I feel disgusted when people buy cheap looking junk made up of plastic or plaster of Paris in the name of art. If they shell out little more money , they can own an authentic piece of Art.

  • @The-rr4xl
    @The-rr4xl Жыл бұрын

    The final art is magnificent but even the black wax model was so pretty, it took my breath away.

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @cataclysmal5315

    @cataclysmal5315

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Abdul-pb9ep 6:59 "Demonetization"

  • @Krankenwagen571

    @Krankenwagen571

    2 ай бұрын

    The art was beautiful ? Why don't I find any beauty innit ? Stop lying and pretty cheap ways to get likes

  • @The-rr4xl

    @The-rr4xl

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Krankenwagen571 then i am sure u shit gold everyday

  • @youtubebinge1344
    @youtubebinge1344 Жыл бұрын

    If anyone wants to purchase this timeless art, the email address of Rajendra himself is given in the description box. Help these people by directly buying from them.

  • @shanewatson758
    @shanewatson758 Жыл бұрын

    A lot of changes by the editor in the subtitles and narrations which weren't even said by the artisan for their suitable agenda. For Example: 0:46 Insider said "controversial economic policies" impacted the business but artisan never said such things but said that Corona impacted his business. Heck Central and State Gov. have been very open and supportive of these kind of business recently even promoting this art form. Also Insider never mentioned the so called "controversial economic policies" except Demonetization which has nothing to do with this. * They ignored many times the word "kaum" used by the artisan, one of many other things. * Only used of word Hindu twice when the whole community/Tribe is Hindu.

  • @Sanatani_kattar

    @Sanatani_kattar

    Жыл бұрын

    सही कहा

  • @kjohn5224

    @kjohn5224

    Жыл бұрын

    kaum is akin to "this community" which is what they translated it as.

  • @evertonmiranda2004
    @evertonmiranda2004 Жыл бұрын

    Just reminds me of the ancient Harappan sculptures.

  • @Pu-nishant

    @Pu-nishant

    Жыл бұрын

    The dancing girl. Right ?

  • @ekamsat429
    @ekamsat429 Жыл бұрын

    Chhattisgarh is a unique state in India because of its dense forests and ancient tribal populations. By covering those contexts for the artwork, the documentary would make more sense.

  • @when_life_gives_you_limes
    @when_life_gives_you_limes Жыл бұрын

    I think he could start classes & teach people how to do this, it not only keeps the craft alive but also bring in some extra income.

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @kinoxxan

    @kinoxxan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Abdul-pb9ep they did mention - demonetization. It would be nice if you'd watch the full video before being enraged.

  • @smokingtom404

    @smokingtom404

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kinoxxan still demonetization happened years ago..

  • @wonderworld7721

    @wonderworld7721

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kinoxxan : but, we have even more business opportunity today than before.. it is even better convenient because U can work from home, U can sell ur product from home..

  • @kinoxxan

    @kinoxxan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wonderworld7721 and that happened because of demonetisation you say?

  • @saykar0393
    @saykar0393 Жыл бұрын

    Feeling proud that Business Insider has stepped forward to take forward the Dokra Art of Eastern India. I am from Bankura, West Bengal. Here, there is a village named Bikna where Dokra art and crafts are being commercially prepared by a particular group of artists who also live here with their families for over hundreds of years. This lost-wax-technique art was revived and made somewhat stable by effective government intervention and private selling counters spread throughout the State. More tourist attraction is needed for inflow of money into the small economy of dokra artists.

  • @Sandeepan

    @Sandeepan

    Жыл бұрын

    আমার শৈশব বাঁকুড়ায় কেটেছে, ঘরে বেশ কিছু ডোকরা'র শিল্পকর্ম রয়েছে, বড় কাছের এই শিল্প

  • @sachinrv1
    @sachinrv1 Жыл бұрын

    India or rather many Asian, South American, African countries have such hidden treasures and people who are tightly hanging on to years old tradtions and wonderful crafts. Hats off to these artisan !

  • @chinnuki
    @chinnuki Жыл бұрын

    If the same art was in japan they would say it would take 120 years to master the art😁

  • @user-xh7lt1cs6e

    @user-xh7lt1cs6e

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @AK-db2ph

    @AK-db2ph

    Жыл бұрын

    And would be valued at very high price.

  • @vigneshorthodoc

    @vigneshorthodoc

    Жыл бұрын

    Came here to say this!! The same channel has another series called ‘So Expensive’ and it showcases a lot of Japanese crafts!! Why is it ‘Still standing’ if it’s South or Southeast Asian but ‘So Expensive’ if it’s Japan!!

  • @sterlinf

    @sterlinf

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vigneshorthodoc Because the Japanese are world renowned for their precision. Japanese art spread worldwide whereas Indian art didn’t even survive in their own country. There are so many forms of art in India that even Indians aren’t aware of. The Japanese exposed all of their culture and art to the rest of the world. Many people use Japanese goods and antiques as investments. Japan at this point made a name for themselves that’s why anything that comes out of it is expensive.

  • @hritikraghuwanshi2049

    @hritikraghuwanshi2049

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sterlinf I will say its more to take with economy Japan is a rich country where people can focus on craft in India as economy grow price for there craft will grow too

  • @akshaysingan8436
    @akshaysingan8436 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. Really hope this is marketed all over the world and much like japanese we start treasure such craftsmen and their art.

  • @NoOne-yq7oc

    @NoOne-yq7oc

    Жыл бұрын

    Sadly I think a lot of places wouldnt appreciate it because of Christians being opposed to "idols" besides the crucifix.

  • @Sourabhislamjoy
    @Sourabhislamjoy Жыл бұрын

    Love to our Indian brothers from Bangladesh.💗Our subcontinent carries thousands of years of history and tradition, we are part of a great civilization. I hope the Indo-Bangla subcontinent will prosper again❣❣Joy Bangla❣❣

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @navinverma9773

    @navinverma9773

    Жыл бұрын

    💜

  • @tothemoon1406

    @tothemoon1406

    Жыл бұрын

    there is no Bangla subcontinent its just Indian subcontinent from Afghanistan to Bangladesh.

  • @oblivion_007

    @oblivion_007

    Жыл бұрын

    There is no bangla sub continent.. Its just indian sub continent

  • @AS-jo8qh

    @AS-jo8qh

    Жыл бұрын

    Joy Bangla brother. May both of our countries be prosperous ❤️

  • @mercedesbenz3751
    @mercedesbenz3751 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Indians please buy these amazing artefacts from them and help them save their traditions because their traditions are our traditions too.🙏

  • @cyprian93
    @cyprian93 Жыл бұрын

    They very talented. He can do it without any drawing or sample and still manage to keep the exact balance of the size and every inch of the shape.

  • @Dr_Suyash_Baghel
    @Dr_Suyash_Baghel Жыл бұрын

    Proud to see the unique art from Bastar region of Chhattisgarh ❤️

  • @isthisnametaken9965
    @isthisnametaken9965 Жыл бұрын

    10:10 “he believes his traditions molded him” nice dad joke. In all seriousness these art pieces are amazing. I was in awe when he added the bees wax, then he added the metal and I was even more blown away

  • @Life_race1991

    @Life_race1991

    Жыл бұрын

    What joke have you seen in following tradition???....his traditions have moulded him.. what is a joke in it???....everyone is moulded by his own tradition ... if its not then a person suffers from identity crisis... Do you also suffer from identity crisis??

  • @animateddropout8876

    @animateddropout8876

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool name 😂

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @andersandersen6295

    @andersandersen6295

    Жыл бұрын

    More a pun than a joke.

  • @dhruw9935
    @dhruw9935 Жыл бұрын

    Proud of the tribal art culture. The Dhokra art is incredible in its own and needs recognition. Thank you Insider Team for covering them.

  • @rahu844

    @rahu844

    11 ай бұрын

    This art is coming from Indus valley civilization dancing girl statue made by using this dokra art

  • @pratyushbanerjee2612
    @pratyushbanerjee2612 Жыл бұрын

    This is soo fascinating...these artists were working right in the heart of india working for keeping this beautiful art form alive is such a pride❤️I didnt even know about this..Thanks for bringing this to notice.

  • @squidtrader7973
    @squidtrader7973 Жыл бұрын

    If his items were sold on Amazon or Etsy or his own website he would make way more than $500 monthly.

  • @salenebrom6476

    @salenebrom6476

    Жыл бұрын

    I wonder if someone could set that up for him and other artists like him

  • @mwater_moon2865

    @mwater_moon2865

    Жыл бұрын

    BI put his email in the description, you could always contact him if you want to purchase

  • @monster8169

    @monster8169

    Жыл бұрын

    i was thinking the same. i would love to buy. His art is enigmatic

  • @rakeshghosh9591

    @rakeshghosh9591

    Жыл бұрын

    I know Dokra making people. Amazon sells it in more than double price after so called discount.

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @PotatoMan007
    @PotatoMan007 Жыл бұрын

    I am grateful to you Business Insider team. Thanks for bringing light to our artisans which we Indians itself do not know.

  • @DanielleCapichano
    @DanielleCapichano Жыл бұрын

    I really love how you all are covering these beautiful ancient crafts. ♥️

  • @krunalcparmar1

    @krunalcparmar1

    Жыл бұрын

    Dear ...Buisness Insider, which controversial economic reform ? Especially affect this ? Please stop spreading your propaganda ... please 🙏

  • @qomz8791

    @qomz8791

    Жыл бұрын

    Stop using "..." it makes no sense

  • @darrenmurray861
    @darrenmurray861 Жыл бұрын

    Dhokra really is the most beautiful and striking of art forms that I’ve seen in a while.

  • @svpmanee
    @svpmanee Жыл бұрын

    The comment about demonetisations felt a bit one sided. Post demonetisation their have lots of support created for artisan and worker for enabling digital payment. Many artisans have now been able to use the online platform for promoting their art pan India and Globally. Appreciate the content and promotion on India craft, also the acknowledgement that it is exiting in India for more then 4500 years

  • @sauron8425
    @sauron8425 Жыл бұрын

    The great Indian civilization. Thank You.

  • @vincentblack7467
    @vincentblack7467 Жыл бұрын

    In my life I have worked with many Indians and I find them lovely people and very respectful to everyone, and if you get respect you give it back, and I can't say that about all cultures.

  • @ravenking2458
    @ravenking2458 Жыл бұрын

    I hope this art stands out and the artisans get proper wage for their talent and hardwork.

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @trebor000

    @trebor000

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Abdul-pb9ep shut up already

  • @Kathakathan11

    @Kathakathan11

    Жыл бұрын

    They are independent artists, not employed by any form as such. They have traditional self employed set up

  • @Native-Kitty
    @Native-Kitty Жыл бұрын

    I would totally buy one of those statues. They are beautiful! ❤

  • @ayeshaclassesgk
    @ayeshaclassesgk Жыл бұрын

    A real KZreadr for a reason...no clickbait..direct content.. others would have created 20 videos naming 'Guess my new bike' and so on....😘❤️❤️😘😘

  • @alexanderphilip1809
    @alexanderphilip1809 Жыл бұрын

    This kind reminds me of how pre industrial Germans with their high Skill labour intensive goods had to deal with British industrial goods that were cheaper but very well made(which they ultimately failed essentially forcing them to industrialize and be better). India needs a LOT of work.

  • @npranavsubhraveti2513

    @npranavsubhraveti2513

    Жыл бұрын

    It is not that mass produced artifacts are not available in India. It is just that he sells to a niche market thus the unpredictable demand, were he to make a brand out of his artifact business I'm sure he would be able to earn 2-3 times what he earns now.

  • @NoRiceToEat

    @NoRiceToEat

    Жыл бұрын

    You do realise that this is not something you can make in a factory on an industrial scAle?

  • @arnabb6042

    @arnabb6042

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol keep your white skinned racist bias to yourself. In 30 years time, whites will be working under Indians and Africans.

  • @Kathakathan11

    @Kathakathan11

    Жыл бұрын

    Well their fingers were chopped by many white men.

  • @Sai-ns9ky

    @Sai-ns9ky

    Жыл бұрын

    Its artwork which cannot be made on a mass scale.

  • @pukes6273
    @pukes6273 Жыл бұрын

    It looks a lot better without casting in my opinion. I like the black and gold.

  • @Vivek-ib9st

    @Vivek-ib9st

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, that's wax and it will not look same in I guess 3-4 months.

  • @sadenb
    @sadenb9 ай бұрын

    I am going to buy it. With knowledge of marketing and business , these artists can become the drivers of today's India.

  • @EE-kz4bo
    @EE-kz4bo Жыл бұрын

    BLESS THIS MAN A HOLY ARTIST TO BE HONORED 🌿🛐🌿🛐🌿🛐🌿🛐🌿🛐🌿

  • @jayasurya5149
    @jayasurya5149 Жыл бұрын

    These art pieces are expensive and have good quality and good life, mainly produced in Chattisgarh,odisha, Jharkhand and madhyapradesh. State owned handicrafts shops sell it.

  • @vincentbrk
    @vincentbrk Жыл бұрын

    What an incredible art this is ! Thanks Insider Team !

  • @ganesh.m4353
    @ganesh.m4353 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for covering this masterpiece of Indian culture.

  • @rishabhkumar9816
    @rishabhkumar9816 Жыл бұрын

    Such a genuine man loving his passion and work. Creating opportunities to show art created by his people. Huge respect to Mr. Rajendra. This channel however of portraying how poor these artisans can be should be focusing on how creative these artisans are.

  • @-Malt-
    @-Malt- Жыл бұрын

    thank you honestly you would not believe how many people say mold casting wasnt invented the until the late 17th century this is a great video about this amazing heritage and living history Edit*someone get this man a better furnace setup

  • @liegesaboya8265
    @liegesaboya8265 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to ask the producers (this is the second I've seen in the channel) to show for us the artwork in a proper light, the piece stopping for a while so we can really appreciate it. Otherwise the videos are excellent . I hope the channel shows to the public a way for us to contact the artist in order to buy his pieces . From Brazil, with Lula against fascism !

  • @clarksteel9891
    @clarksteel9891 Жыл бұрын

    If you look at it you will know how simple the indian people build thier temple long time ago,if this type of art is funded by thier goverment on a nationwide scale even the singing post in thier temple that make the newgenration awe for a long time will be recreated by this people,but sad to say thier goverment stay away from this type of craft and let it die out,like many saying"old generation stay and make room for the new generation"sad but its the reality.

  • @ChandranPrema123

    @ChandranPrema123

    Жыл бұрын

    No local govt actually helps these small scale industries in india we have local handicrafts organization

  • @nellieken
    @nellieken Жыл бұрын

    I love how ecofriendly this process is too

  • @mwater_moon2865

    @mwater_moon2865

    Жыл бұрын

    ?! How exactly? By burning down trees in an open pit fire? there are way more efficient methods of removing the wax and firing clay for lost wax casting. By recycling scrap metal? the metal fumes are out in the open, putting lead, sulfur, and cadmium fumes into the air, and it's not even cleaned, there were wires with the plastic covers still on them shown. In well regulated industries the metal scrap is sorted, then smoke stack scrubbers capture and remove the metal fumes and in the best systems in fact reclaim them for use!

  • @thedodorex7612

    @thedodorex7612

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mwater_moon2865 it’s at least better than other options, maybe calm down a little?

  • @CD-kg9by

    @CD-kg9by

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thedodorex7612 He is right. Calling this "ecofriendly" is beyond stupid. They use very ineffective methods and most definitely don't care about pollution at all.

  • @thedodorex7612

    @thedodorex7612

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CD-kg9by there are still less effective methods with a lot more byproduct and waste

  • @CD-kg9by

    @CD-kg9by

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thedodorex7612 With that moral logic, our human civilisation is doomed.

  • @rameshgunda4334
    @rameshgunda4334 Жыл бұрын

    extraordinary work, INCREDIBLE INDIA.

  • @NBC_NCO
    @NBC_NCO Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work. I hope this talent is never lost.

  • @KomalKumari-nb8sq
    @KomalKumari-nb8sq Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the fact that you guys corrected the error. Awesome video as always :)

  • @emmanuelharbor2350
    @emmanuelharbor2350 Жыл бұрын

    Such a masterpiece!

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @sah1372

    @sah1372

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Abdul-pb9ep why would be they? It's not political channel to talk about it and still that reform was controversial!

  • @UmarKhan-cf6bx
    @UmarKhan-cf6bx Жыл бұрын

    We need a seprate institutions were we preserve such arts like this for the future generation who r interested in art and will make it something new by blending ancient art form with modern time

  • @bakrahabibi5471
    @bakrahabibi5471 Жыл бұрын

    Keeping our Histories alive Love from Pakistan🇵🇰🤝🏼🇮🇳

  • @The_Great_Game_Begins

    @The_Great_Game_Begins

    Жыл бұрын

    Our?🤨 Islam is only 1400 year old. So when u say our, you acknowledge your hindu ancestry and also how you converted to islam

  • @fahimalvi9521

    @fahimalvi9521

    Жыл бұрын

    @@The_Great_Game_Begins and? It’s common knowledge people from the Indian subcontinent converted to different religions throughout history. That’s literally how religion is spread. Just enjoy the video ffs

  • @The_Great_Game_Begins

    @The_Great_Game_Begins

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fahimalvi9521 They do spread. But the method applied to spread matters. And 🇵🇰 has nothing to do with 🇮🇳. It is an Islamic nation and Considers itself as Arab. So they can seek whatever history from them if any exist. The point was to denounce a lie.

  • @lM-zr5vu

    @lM-zr5vu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@The_Great_Game_Begins They realized that making Gods with ones hands is idiotic, God is obviously not an idol. There cannot be many gods as this will cause kayos, hence Islam is the only monotheistic religion, so the obvious choice. The word Hindu was originally a geographical reference, indicating that one comes from Hind, a geographical area. The word Hindu became a religious reference only in the 1700's.

  • @deepblue3682

    @deepblue3682

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lM-zr5vu who said there is only one God?.. !!.. and why would there be kayos?.. is there any proof for your statements?..

  • @markiobook8639
    @markiobook8639 Жыл бұрын

    Wow simply amazing handwork. India- preserve all these handcrafts- they are Intangible Cultural Artifacts- to be proud of and celebrated.

  • @ankurparekh6740
    @ankurparekh6740 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for covering this most underrated work

  • @Pike737
    @Pike737 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a similar tiger statue from India, it even has details in its canine teeth and it was made in 1892. They sold it for a comparatively cheap price but I felt guilty buying it at such a low price and gave them 50% more.

  • @niketpandey7886

    @niketpandey7886

    Жыл бұрын

    Arts and culture was ancient heritage of India.But we Indian still don't know how beautiful and ecofriendly our ancient arts .

  • @curiouskid_222
    @curiouskid_222 Жыл бұрын

    This is marvelous, the traditional art form of this community is amazing. Although he is recognised by the govt. they should also support this community and make efforts in global market. Also, western reporters should respect India for what it is and stop imposing their agenda.

  • @kalpeshpatel5783

    @kalpeshpatel5783

    Жыл бұрын

    Chutiya Congress government in that chatisgarh wouldn't do anything like their ancestors wasted 70 years.

  • @Dr_Suyash_Baghel
    @Dr_Suyash_Baghel7 ай бұрын

    Many people in India don't know that this specific technique of Lost wax technique for Dhokra Sculpture is preserved and practiced in its original form since bronze ages to the present day in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh....the tribes here hve preserved this amazing art form

  • @savannah7375
    @savannah7375 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. He is very talented. I'm so glad I got a chance to see this form of art. I love it.

  • @erenmaster6909
    @erenmaster6909 Жыл бұрын

    Why is this channel perfect ?!

  • @watchdealer11
    @watchdealer11 Жыл бұрын

    Many craftspeople are left in India lots of great artisans there. love from Pakistani 🇵🇰

  • @Sanatani_kattar

    @Sanatani_kattar

    Жыл бұрын

    @sandy तो ये अच्छी बात हैं?

  • @bharathpeddi5404
    @bharathpeddi5404 Жыл бұрын

    From the description: Editor’s Note: In a previous version of this video, the translation at 00:53 was incorrect. The correct translation of Rajendra’s quote is, “During Covid, our artisans did not have another source of income to fall back on.” Insider regrets the error.

  • @AmericanMeiling
    @AmericanMeiling Жыл бұрын

    If I could travel the world just to own a piece 💝 so many beautiful trades at risk , many blessings ... It is an Amazing Craft!

  • @007Sanoop
    @007Sanoop Жыл бұрын

    My father works on Gold, and our forefathers too. Om Viswakarmane Namah 😍🙏

  • @resmijoseph4250
    @resmijoseph4250 Жыл бұрын

    I really like business insider, insider, art insider and all other channels. I am subscribed to business insider, insider and art insider. I want to be a commercial pilot when i grow up so can you guys please make more videos about aviation. Because i like everything related to aviation. Thank you

  • @caseypowell155
    @caseypowell1558 ай бұрын

    "He comes up with his designs on a whim, and improvises as he goes." This is what makes this an art form and not just a craft. This man is a true artist.

  • @meenakshideshpande3576
    @meenakshideshpande3576 Жыл бұрын

    This is such an beautiful form of Art ♥️

  • @rajeevsowale1706
    @rajeevsowale1706 Жыл бұрын

    Classic.. loved it.. I will definately buy it

  • @Abdul-pb9ep

    @Abdul-pb9ep

    Жыл бұрын

    Business insider telling controversial economic reforms which reforms did not mentioned what a hypocrisy

  • @RS-rw8vv
    @RS-rw8vv Жыл бұрын

    Homeboy makes $500 a month making these? I'd pay $500 for one of his works easily.

  • @areascoda2912

    @areascoda2912

    Жыл бұрын

    What designs would you want to buy? Which animals and which deities? just curious

  • @essee3984

    @essee3984

    Жыл бұрын

    his email address is in the description

  • @dv9239

    @dv9239

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah don't do that Do not flex your western currency That creates imbalance in the society and will lead to more poverty 500$ per month is above the average in India

  • @mr.chrispbacon5987
    @mr.chrispbacon5987 Жыл бұрын

    This art is so beautiful, people have to help them to keep this art alive.

  • @jmanzemail
    @jmanzemail8 ай бұрын

    Wow man, that's amazing work! You're awesome! 💯

  • @djorfuusk
    @djorfuusk Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes the youtube algorithm comes through like a champ... This vid was exactly what i needed to ease my mind...

  • @shrikrishnaaghaw5317
    @shrikrishnaaghaw5317 Жыл бұрын

    Salute to you sir and those all artist peoples who are doing such great art work...🙏🏻

  • @ethandavis8090
    @ethandavis8090 Жыл бұрын

    I came expecting some 4500 year old drop A tuning riffs, but stayed for the amazing craftsmanship

  • @anayadegani626
    @anayadegani62611 ай бұрын

    When the artisans say corona me and buisness insider said due to economical difficulties the subtitles are going at a different rate than rajendra's speaking speed so thats why when rajendra said corona me it was written due to economical difficulties

  • @KingOfHithlum
    @KingOfHithlum Жыл бұрын

    When you name yourself as "business insider" and don't understand the difference between a "pandemic" and an "economic policy".

  • @rockychauhan3713
    @rockychauhan3713 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible india ❤️

  • @mannyb3679
    @mannyb3679 Жыл бұрын

    If you'd never seen, held or owned a Dokra statuette, you don't know what you're missing out. I am so extremely proud and appreciative of the several Dokra heirlooms I inherited from my family down generations. I am so happy Business Insider covered the process of Dokra making because even a person like me who loves to collect Dokra never knew how it was crafted.

  • @savannah7375

    @savannah7375

    Жыл бұрын

    This is my first time seeing this and I am mesmerized.

  • @seanrhone5306
    @seanrhone5306 Жыл бұрын

    Without artist , the world would be a dull place

  • @gauravraj7002
    @gauravraj7002 Жыл бұрын

    Such amazing art....I always wondered how they made it.

  • @dont-want-no-wrench
    @dont-want-no-wrench Жыл бұрын

    "he can spend a whole day on just one sculpture" that statement says as much about us as it does him.

  • @shradhagoyal1312
    @shradhagoyal1312 Жыл бұрын

    It's bcoz of people like you Rajendraji that age old Indian art is still alive...

  • @rp-wn5or
    @rp-wn5or Жыл бұрын

    Incredible! They still use this type of technique (albeit with modern materials and machines) with jewellery wax casting and other metal casting! Cool to see an ancient version :)

  • @aayush_789
    @aayush_789 Жыл бұрын

    Dhokra art will never die. The number of artists may decrease, it's all about demand and supply.

  • @noone-zl2di
    @noone-zl2di Жыл бұрын

    Didn't knew corona was a controversial economic reform.

  • @rishisachar6181
    @rishisachar6181 Жыл бұрын

    😍 Mind-blowing Art !! 👏👏

  • @faithvanhope6214
    @faithvanhope6214 Жыл бұрын

    The artisan does AMAZING work, such beautiful sculptures!

  • @senuauwu
    @senuauwu Жыл бұрын

    now i wnat to do some pottery

  • @oldmonk2.1
    @oldmonk2.1 Жыл бұрын

    Beauty of Indian artists who shape the art from scratch ! 👌 But The Beauty of western media is they scratch the information from the Real art😎

  • @vikastiwari2692
    @vikastiwari26926 ай бұрын

    Feels good when your hometown gets recognition because of such talented artisans!!

  • @sritam07
    @sritam07 Жыл бұрын

    So what I learnt from this video is, "corona affected our business" in hindi, when translated to English becomes, "controversial economic reforms spoiled the business". May b corona in English means controversial economic reforms.

  • @wrightflyer4662
    @wrightflyer4662 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the great vids

  • @Ass_of_Amalek
    @Ass_of_Amalek Жыл бұрын

    2:26 you skipped whatever they add to the wax that makes it black! I would guess that it's something to lower the melting point and make the wax softer. you can see how hard it is originally when the guy breaks it with a hammer. molding beeswax by hand requires it to be pretty warm even by indian standards (around body temperature)

  • @459_nilavratbera4

    @459_nilavratbera4

    Жыл бұрын

    Boiling the was turn it black and pliable.

  • @theblazephotography
    @theblazephotographyАй бұрын

    Great artists! outstanding work, once again thank you so much for sharing. Warm regards.

  • @kalpanamuthireddi
    @kalpanamuthireddi Жыл бұрын

    Demonetization of certain currency notes was not done overnight. The people were given sufficient time to exchange those notes at the local banks. It did not in any way prevent cash purchases. The only thing it did was to prevent encashing black money.

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