Five pure mango wood square wood coasters painted with tribal characters dancing are placed near a teacup on top of a wood coaster filled with black tea with leaves in the background
Two square wood coasters displayed against a white background feature two tribal characters dancing
Four pure mango wood square wooden coasters, with a painting of two tribal people dancing at a wedding
Six pure mango wood square wood coasters hand painted with tribal characters dancing are placed on a wood tray with leaves in the background

Alokya

Nritya - Square Wooden Coasters

Rs. 260.00 Rs. 140.00

Our rectangle wooden platters are made of pure mango wood native to India. The wooden platters, flawlessly crafted by the celebrated woodworkers of Saharanpur, are elevated by the Pattachitra motifs painted by generational artists of Pingla.

Elevate your living space with these unique decorative yet functional elements. Moreover, they are completely sustainable, plastic-free and metal-free.

Story Behind Motif

Nritya means dance in Sanskrit. The image on the coaster depicts a tribal couple dancing.

The motif is plucked from the tale of a tribal wedding. The Patuas sing about the tribal rituals where the couple joyously celebrates the wedding of their child.

Product Specifications

  • Dimensions - Length 8.3cm :: Breadth 8.3cm :: Height 0.7cm
  • Shape - Square
  • Materials Used - Wood
  • Inclusions - 2 wooden coasters in Set of 2; 4 wooden coasters in Set of 4; 6 wooden coasters in Set of 6; and 1 Jute Bag
  • Art Form- Pattachitra folk art from West Bengal

Handle with care

As home decor or to serve tea and snacks to guests, wood coasters can be used in several ways. Follow these care tips to ensure a long life for your wood platters.

  • Clean wood coasters with mild soap and soft cloth or sponge to avoid any scratches
  • Keep coasters away from direct sunlight and always air them
  • Store the coasters in a dry and cool place
  • Never put it in a dishwasher

Pattachitra

Indigenous to the eastern Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha, the folk art form of Pattachitra is a reflection of India’s glorious past.

The artists - who are called Patuas - have immortalised religious, mythical, and folklore instances in scrolls of fabric. They use bright bold natural colours and a distinctive art style that is rooted in rural tradition.

In a traditional performance, the Patuas unfurl the scroll as they sing their Pater Gaan and mesmerise the audience as they transport them to a land of myth and legends.

Disclaimer

Our products are individually handcrafted and hand-painted. Therefore, they might not be identical as they are not mass-produced.

The differences in them are not flaws; but evidence that dedicated people have worked on your product with utmost love, care, and sincerity.