Are these Madhubani coasters hand-painted or printed?
These Madhubani coasters are hand-painted, with the colour blocked in and the fine linework drawn by hand, which is why small variations appear between pieces. Printed coasters look perfectly identical and flat. Slight differences in line and tone are the sign of handwork.
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How many coasters are in the set?
The number of coasters in the set, and whether a holder is included, is listed in the product specifications, so check there before ordering. Madhubani coaster sets are commonly sold in fours or sixes. A holder, where included, keeps them stacked neatly on the table.
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What are the coasters made of?
The coasters are made on round wood, with the exact wood type and any sealing finish given in the specifications. Hand-painted craft coasters use either solid hardwood or engineered board, and the finish decides how much moisture they tolerate. Check the listing if water resistance matters to you.
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Do Madhubani wood coasters protect the table from heat and water?
Madhubani wood coasters sit between a cup and the table, catching condensation from cold drinks and taking the warmth of hot ones so rings and marks do not reach the surface. A sealed top resists the odd splash better than a bare one. Avoid leaving standing liquid on them for long.
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How do I clean and care for hand-painted coasters?
Clean hand-painted coasters with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let them air dry flat before stacking. Do not soak them or run them through a dishwasher, since water and heat are hard on painted wood. Wipe spills promptly to avoid staining.
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Do the painted colours fade over time?
The painted surface holds up well to normal table use, but long hours in strong direct sunlight can dull any hand-painted colour over months. Keeping the set on a shaded shelf or in a drawer between uses helps it stay bright. A protective finish, where present, adds further resistance.
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Are these coasters a good gift?
These coasters make an easy, well-received gift because they are useful, compact to post, and carry a real craft story. They suit housewarmings, festivals, and corporate gifting where one set works for several recipients. The folk motifs also make a natural conversation starter.
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What do the Madhubani motifs on the coasters mean?
The Madhubani motifs on the coasters are drawn from the folk vocabulary of Mithila, where fish suggest prosperity, peacocks love, and flowers and birds nature and good fortune. Each disc usually carries one such motif. The meanings make the set easy to talk about when you use it.
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Can I order these coasters in bulk for corporate gifting?
Bulk availability of these coasters for corporate or event gifting is best confirmed through the product page or seller, since hand-painted stock is limited by how fast artists can paint. Lead times run longer than for machine-made goods. Slight piece-to-piece variation is normal across a larger order.
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Is Madhubani art GI tagged?
Madhubani art holds a Geographical Indication registered in 2007 that protects the painting tradition of the Mithila region (see ipindia.gov.in/gi). That protection covers the painting style, not a functional wooden article, so these are sold as hand-painted in the Madhubani tradition rather than as a GI-tagged product. The motifs follow that tradition.
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Are the coasters food safe or only for drinks?
These coasters are intended to hold cups, glasses, and mugs rather than to touch food directly, and any food-contact suitability would be noted in the specifications. Treat the painted surface as decorative and wipe it clean rather than resting wet food on it. The specifications confirm the finish used.
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