The Door handle with Elephant - Dhokra Work of ArtDhokra is one art, preserved by a handful of artisans in the nook and cranny of a few states in India, especially Odisha. Having flourished about 4000 years ago, the ancient method of making metal artefacts by a wax casting technique and using only natural raw materials is still followed untouched by modern developments. Note: These door handles can be made in numbers over a specific time frame.