- Origin: Ancient metal craft (over 4,000 years old), practiced by tribal artisans in Eastern & Central India (West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh).
- Technique: Lost-wax casting method
- Materials: Primarily brass, bronze, and sometimes copper.
- Art Forms: Figurines (animals, deities), decorative items, and jewelry.
- Designs: Geometric patterns, tribal motifs, rustic, unrefined lines.
