Historical Sights and Heritage

Traditional Handicrafts & Tribal Art

Chhattisgarh’s tribal artisans produce some of India’s most exquisite handicrafts, reflecting their deep connection with nature and mythology.

✅ Best Handicrafts & Art Forms:

• Dokra Art – Brass metal figurines and jewelry, crafted using the ancient lost-wax technique.
• Bastar Iron Craft – Handmade decorative iron sculptures, depicting tribal gods and animals.
• Pithora Paintings – Colorful tribal paintings made on walls and canvases.
• Kosa Silk Weaving – Handwoven silk sarees made from Tussar silk, famous worldwide.

 Best Places to Buy: Bastar, Kondagaon, Raipur, Jagdalpur

Highlight: The intricate metalwork of Dokra Art is over 4,000 years old and is still made using traditional methods.