About the Artwork +
This elegant mixed-media artwork brings together two celebrated Indian craft traditions, Dhokra metal casting and Kutchi embroidery, to portray a graceful, slender deer mounted against a hand-embroidered textile ground. Combining the luminous, rustic charm of brass metalwork with the delicate tactile qualities of folk needlework, the piece captures gentle wildlife grace and rural heritage in a harmonious composition.
Dhokra is an ancient lost-wax metal casting technique practiced for thousands of years by tribal metalworkers across Central and Eastern India, celebrated for its rustic finish, fine brass threading and raw folk geometry. Complementing this metal craft is Kutchi embroidery, a celebrated textile art from the Kutch district of Gujarat, known for its intricate threadwork, vibrant folk iconography and signature abla (mirror-work) embedded into fabric to reflect light and bring good fortune. By combining the sculptural weight of cast brass with the soft, detailed surface of hand-stitched cotton, the artwork creates a compelling bridge between indigenous metalwork and rural textile traditions.
At the heart of the composition stands the slender deer, posed in profile facing toward the left with an alert and poised posture. The head and neck are sculpted smoothly, featuring a delicate muzzle, large ears and a pair of long, gracefully curved horns that sweep backward in segmented ridges. The deer’s torso is masterfully constructed from rows of hollow cylindrical brass beads and coiled wire rings, giving the body a rhythmic, chain-like texture that catches the light. Four long legs support the creature in a light stance, terminating in tiny hooves that accentuate its delicate form.
The metal figure is mounted upon a soft light cotton fabric base covered in delicate, hand-stitched Kutchi motifs that fill the negative space around the deer. Rendered in muted threads of terracotta red, slate blue, sage green and earthy brown, these folk drawings include four-petaled floral rosettes, geometric cross motifs, stylized animals and birds. Dashed running stitches trace undulating pathways across the fabric, adding a sense of movement and narrative detail to the background.
Enclosing the central scene is an intricate, multi-tiered embroidered border that frames the narrative textile. Inner bands of red and blue running and zigzag stitches form a clean boundary, surrounding a wider outer band studded with small, circular abla mirrors secured by rings of green thread. Set within a warm wooden frame with a subtle golden inner lip, the artwork celebrates both sculptural elegance and delicate folk embroidery.
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Sizes, Framing and Customisation +
The sizes mentioned are excluding the borders of the artwork. Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork.
Customisation
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Framing Services
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Domestic Orders
All prices are inclusive of GST and applicable Indian taxes.
- We offer free shipping on orders above ₹1999 for all artworks, except Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri.
- A flat shipping rate of ₹499 applies to orders below ₹1999.
Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri
Shipping is charged on a per-kilogram basis, due to the delicate and bulky nature of these items.
International Orders
- A flat shipping charge of ₹4,000 applies to international artwork orders.
- Customs duties, taxes, or import charges in the buyer’s country are not included and must be borne by the buyer.
- Shipping rates for Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri artworks will be calculated based on weight.
Additonal Shipping Charges
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- If the article requires additional packaging (such as a wooden crate) to ensure safe shipping due to its delicate nature.
- Custom-framed artworks.
- Artworks where shorter side exceeds 36 inches or Decor items with any side over 35 inches.
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Delivery Timelines and Returns +
Returns and Replacements
We offer replacements or repairs if your artwork arrives damaged or has a quality issue. As each artwork is handcrafted, we do not accept returns or refunds for orders received in the expected condition.
Delivery Timeline
This artwork will be Made to Order and will take
1-2 weeks
to be made and shipped.
Once your order is placed, our team stays in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and
ensure the quality of your order. You will receive regular updates from us throughout this process.
All MeMeraki artworks are hand-painted. In rare occasions, artist may face delays due to weather, health, prior commitments or force majeure. Our team will reach out to you with revised timelines in case of such delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience in such situations.
Colour Disclaimer+
All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.