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Metal Elephant t light holder Tribe Chatari, located in Pune, is a distinguished store specializing in authentic tribal handicrafts from across India, with a notable emphasis on Bastar wrought iron craft from Chhattisgarh. This traditional art form, recognized under the Geographical Indications (GI) of India, is predominantly practiced by the Gondi and Maria tribal communities. Artisans transform recycled iron into intricate designs using age-old techniques, producing items like lamps, candle stands, and wall hangings. Tribe Chatari offers a diverse collection of Bastar iron artifacts, including: Laman Diyas: Traditional oil lamps crafted in various shapes and designs. Instagram Wrought iron craft is traditional craft, in which the iron is heated and beaten to the desired thickness and shape. Bastar region is place where we can witness different varieties of craft in one place. Bastar iron craft have an aesthetic appeal in spite of its simplistic form. The art originated from the ironsmith community that used to make farming and hunting implements for tribes. Over the years, the craft has beautifully evolved into an art form and so has its worldwide demand. Wrought iron work is mainly concentrated in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh with Kondagaon, Umargaon, and Gunagaon being the main centers.
