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.

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