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Brass Artisan and Pottery Village Tour

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Brass Artisan and Pottery Village Tour

$60 tour starting at

The Brass Artisan and Pottery Village Tour is a charming combination of visits to Baliati landlords’ palaces in the middle of rural settings. Baliati palaces are one of the last remaining intact terracotta ornamental architectures. Beautiful landscapes, ever-friendly locals, unique lost wax melting and molding technology practiced by the brass artisans, and the live actions of potters makes a complete excursion. Pottery and brass art in Dhamrai have flourished for generations, shaping the local culture and economy. The artisans are highly skilled and make beautiful things. A visit to the primitive pottery and brass culture around Dhamrai and one of the finest Hindu landlord’s palaces in Baliati are the highlights of this trip. Exciting sites, beautiful landscapes, lush vegetation, and cross-cultural interaction make this trip a complete package for an explorer.

The vibrant city of Dhamrai is home to artisans who continue the age-old traditions of metal craft passed down through generations. Here in the predominantly Hindu community of Dhamrai, the tried-and-tested methods of crafting metal continue. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch brass and bronze being transformed into a wide range of decorative and practical objects, following the traditional lost-wax method technique.

The lost-wax casting method is about 4,000 years old. This ancient style is one of the primary methods that use a solid piece of wax to shape the required object, including all its details, which are carved into the wax. Then again, it is covered with several fine and soft clay layers, becoming the mold with the wax object inside. Small holes in the clay drain out the wax when it is baked, and the impression stays inside the clay mold. Losing of wax as it melts during the bake, hence the term ‘lost wax’ came. Melted brass metal is then poured into the clay mold, taking the shape of the sculpted wax. Once the metal has hardened and comes to a normal temperature, the clay mold is carefully removed. The metal item is polished and finished to give it an antique look. It requires a skillful and passionate deal from the beginning until the end to get a beautiful item. Every item might look similar but never the same, even if the same person made it. It is absolutely a freehand artwork for every product, and mold can’t be reused as they have to break it to get the items out. You are welcome to witness the whole process of making various objects at a private crafting place in Dhamrai.

Baliati Palace has over 200 rooms and fascinating ornamental decorations. This is one of the largest and most beautiful Rajbaris (Land lord’s Palace) in Bangladesh, which was built by Zamindar (landlord) Govinda Ram Saha mid-18th century. Ancient brick architecture style buildings have flourished with detailed decorative walls, which is the best example of the rich tradition of those periods.

Nearby the Hindu village Kakran, most villagers are engaged in the pottery trade. The use of clay utensils and pots has been slowly disappearing, posing a threat to these skilled artisans’ traditional livelihood. Still, many families have been struggling to keep this old tradition alive. A short boat trip to reach this village offers a dive through the beautiful landscape behind the urban. Meeting the artisans and their families is ever-welcoming.

  • Tour Price
  • $ 60
    starts from
  • Group Size Per-person price in USD Or in BDT
    1 PAX $150.00 15,000.00
    2 PAX $89.00 8,900.00
    4 PAX $75.00 7,500.00
    6+ PAX $60.00 6,000.00
    1.2% to 2.5% charges will be applicable while paying by credit card.
  • Reserved vehicle and driver
  • A knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • A light lunch at a local restaurant
  • All entrance fees and necessary permits
  • Bottled water, soft drinks, tea seasonal fruits and old Dhaka special snacks
  • All rickshaw and boat rides

Personal expenses, gratuities, and any activity not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Destination
  • Departure
    Usually from and to the Diplomatic Zone (Gulshan, Banani and neighbourhood), which can be modified on request.
  • Departure Time
    8:00 AM (pickup time may change according to the location of your hotel/ residence)
  • Return Time
    5:30 PM or later; depending on your interests and the traffic situation
  • Dress Code
    Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, closed shoes, hat. Warm jacket during the winter (November to February). Raincoat/ umbrella during the rainy season (May to August). Full sleeves are always necessary while visiting any religious place, mosque, temple, church or a trip during Ramadan.
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Tour Itinerary:
Leave Dhaka at 7:30 AM for Manikganj, about 70 km outside of the capital city. The beautiful Baliati Palace Museum is well preserved, and a very good example of old age bricks architecture. A twenty-minute walk through the picturesque landscape brings you to some of the abandoned Hindu palaces in the nearby village. This walk gives you an insightful picture of the primitive and peaceful village life of amiable people. A visit to the Eshore Chandra High School, the first certified high school in East Bengal. Continue driving towards Dhamrai for famous brass artisans and pottery village excursion. A colourful Hindu festival, 'Ratha Jatra,' takes place here during the Bengali month of Ashar (June-July). The massive 'Rath' (similar to a Roman chariot) can be seen here throughout the year. Lunch will be served with a local family or at a local restaurant on the way. The trip will continue to Nayarhat, where we will leave the car and hire a country boat (30 minutes ride) to a potters village. All the Hindu residents of this village are in pottery manufacturing and trade generation after generation. It is lovely to walk through the village, meeting the Hindu pottery artists at their work station and enjoying how a piece of clay transforms into various household objects. You are always welcome to try making an object for yourself. You will return home by late in the afternoon or early evening.  

Tour Location

Brass artisan village in Dhamrai, Baliati Palace in Manikgonj and pottery village.
 
   

Comments:

  • Lucasrodrigues | Brazil

    July 1, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    You must go on tour with Jewel
    Jul 2016 • Solo
    If you think Dhaka is an unsafe place, you will forget it with Jewel. He knows everything and will show to you the beauties of the country. Actually, he will teach you a lot about Bangladesh and its people. The history and the culture. He speaks english fluently and is a very cool person. I enjoyed a lot and im sure you will too. I did 2 days tour around Dhaka and outside Dhaka. The price is really really fair. It worth every dollar and looking for everything that i discover from the country i feel it was cheap. So, don’t think twice. Just call him and live what Dhaka has to offer!

  • Lily

    August 18, 2017 at 1:29 pm

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  • Brock T

    January 5, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Great partners in Bangladesh
    Jan 2018 • Solo
    We arranged through the web only a few weeks before. Very responsive and accommodating. Mohammad was a great guide and truly interested in getting to know us as well as sharing the culture and religions of Bangladesh. Although only here for a short stopover, would recommend to anyone and should we come back, we’ll be reaching out to them again!

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