Site Name: Jagmohan
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Kajalapati. A kajalapatni is a kajal (kohl) holder used for preparing or storing home-made kohl paste. Kajal has been used for centuries for its medical, spiritual and cosmetic effects. This kohl holder has been made using the dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.