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Objects With Soul

a personal journal by founder Kanika Issar sharing essays on the values, systems and processes behind handmade craft at enarai
ENARAI PRESENTS

the dokra collection


a limited edition series showcasing ancient tribal craft on contemporary objects

Dokra is a 4000 year old metal craft practiced by tribal artisans in India. Each piece is crafted by a single artisan, without any electricity, over 8 days. Enarai is a New York - Calcutta luxury craft brand handmade by artisans in India

sustainable materials

zero waste | locally sourced

limited edition

a one-time series crafted for global collectors

No electricity used

slow & seasonal | ancient techniques

One set of hands

handcrafted by a single artisan

Close-up of Dokra handle on Enarai leather top handle bag
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The Dancing Girl of Mohenjodaro Indus Valley Civilization Museum India by enarai

a 4000 year old craft

Dancing Girl, one of the most famous dokra sculptures, was excavated from the ancient Indus Valley civilization. This prehistoric artefact is currently on display at the National Museum in New Delhi, India.

Museums with Dokra on Display

Archaeologist Gregory Possehl described Dancing Girl as "the most captivating piece of art from an Indus site" and states "We may not be certain that she was a dancer, but she was good at what she did and she knew it."
Handwoven Hemp Top Handle Bag with Dokra Metal casting – sustainable luxury Artisan crafted by enarai Mayur Sepia

Dokra on Hemp

Mayur Sepia
enarai Mayur Noir Leather Top Handle Bag with Dokra Metal casting – sustainable luxury tribal artisan crafted

Dokra on leather

Mayur Noir
enarai Kena Noir Leather Clutch Bag with Dokra Metal casting – sustainable luxury tribal artisan crafted

Dokra on Leather

Kena Noir
enarai Dari Sepia Hemp Bucket Bag with Dokra Metal casting – sustainable luxury tribal artisan crafted

Dokra on Hemp

Dari Sepia
enarai Dari Noir Leather Bucket Bag with Dokra Metal casting – sustainable luxury tribal artisan crafted

Dokra on Leather

Dari Noir
enarai Kena Sepia Hemp Clutch Bag with Dokra Metal casting – sustainable luxury tribal artisan crafted

Dokra on Hemp

Kena Sepia

The Dokra Collection: Season 1

Handcrafted Dokra Leather Bucket Bag – Unique & Sustainable DesignHandcrafted Dokra Leather Bucket Bag – Unique & Sustainable Design
Handwoven Hemp Bucket Bag with Dokra Handle – Artisan CraftHandwoven Hemp Bucket Bag with Dokra Handle – Artisan Craft
Handcrafted Leather Clutch Bag with Dokra Handle – Unique Artisan DesignHandcrafted Leather Clutch Bag with Dokra Handle – Unique Artisan Design
Handwoven Hemp Clutch Bag with Dokra Handle – Sustainable Artisan CraftHandwoven Hemp Clutch Bag with Dokra Handle – Sustainable Artisan Craft
Handcrafted Leather Top Handle Bag with Dokra Detailing – Artisan LuxuryHandcrafted Leather Top Handle Bag with Dokra Detailing – Artisan Luxury
Handwoven Hemp Top Handle Bag with Dokra Detailing – Eco-Friendly Artisan DesignHandwoven Hemp Top Handle Bag with Dokra Detailing – Eco-Friendly Artisan Design
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no electricity | no waste

slow & seasonal

The Dokra Process

enarai supports the enarai foundation. Thank you for being a steward of craftsmanship.

This 4500-year-old craft has been passed down over generations without any formal education. The enarai foundation strives to document, highlight, preserve and incentivize the communities that create these craft forms by including them in the evolution of creative and sustainable craft preservation. 

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