Madhubani Motifs Hand-painted On Wood Round Coasters

Curated by Studio Moya

Rs. 899

Product Details

A set of round wooden discs, each hand-painted with a Madhubani motif from the folk tradition of Mithila, Bihar. The colour is laid down first in flat blocks, then the fine Madhubani linework is drawn over the top, so every coaster carries the dense, hand-made detail of the wall paintings in miniature. They sit under cups and glasses through an ordinary day, and they travel well as a gift. Small art for the table.

Art TypeHandmade

Dimension32X22X6

Materials & Care

Each piece may vary slightly due to handcrafted processes. Handle with care. Clean according to material—spot clean fabrics, wipe ceramics with a damp cloth.

Product Disclosure

SKUSM-HMC-RO-01

Style CodeSM-HMC-RO

HSN Code97030000

StateAndhra pradesh

Curated byStudio Moya

Each piece is handcrafted, so slight variations in colour, texture and dimension are natural and celebrate its handmade origin.

These coasters are made to be used, not just looked at. Slip one under a cold glass and it catches the condensation before it rings the table; set a hot cup on one and the wood takes the heat instead of your surface. Everyday duty suits them.

They pair easily. The folk motifs sit well with plain wooden tables and simple ceramic cups alike, and they bring a small jolt of colour to an otherwise quiet table setting. Keep the rest of the table understated and let the coasters be the detail.

There is an occasion side too. Brought out for guests, chai, or a small gathering, a hand-painted set reads as care rather than habit, and it tends to start a conversation about the craft. As a gift, it lands well for housewarmings and festivals.

Care is light but worth doing. Wipe each coaster with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let it air dry flat; do not soak it or leave it sitting in liquid, since standing water is hard on painted wood. Make sure they are dry before you stack them.

Keep them out of long direct sun. Strong light over months can dull hand-painted colour, so a shaded shelf or drawer between uses keeps the set bright.

A coaster begins as a plain round disc of wood, smoothed and readied so paint will sit evenly on the small surface. The motif is planned to fit the circle rather than a rectangle, so the composition is drawn to curve with the edge.

Then the colour goes down in blocks. Working in the Madhubani way, the painter fills the main shapes with flat fields of colour first, building the picture as areas before any detail. This is the groundwork the whole motif rests on.

Detailing comes last, and it is what makes it Madhubani. Over the dry colour the artist draws the fine outlines, the cross-hatching, and the small repeated marks that fill the gaps, so the little disc carries the same dense hand all the way to its rim.

Each disc is painted by hand by artists working in the Madhubani tradition of Mithila, so no two sets come out quite the same. A protective finish is usually added so the painted surface can take daily use. For the exact wood and finish, please see the product specifications.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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