The village of Ektaal which is located in the state of Chhattisgarh is famous for its Bastar art. It is the art of lost metal casting and is practised by the Gond tribe of that region. This tribe worships Lord Buddha and believes that he resides in the iron metal. Thus, the artisans of the village of Ektaal keep on experimenting with iron metal and produce items like door handles, lampshades, hangers, boxes, and caskets of various sizes and shapes. In recent years, Baster artefacts have gained immense popularity in France, Italy, Britain, and other European countries.