Set of hand-painted Madhubani coasters in Mithila folk art with double-line motifs

Close-up of a Madhubani coaster showing the double-line outline and dense colour fill

Madhubani Coasters

Curated by Prayatna

Rs. 359

Product Details

These Madhubani coasters carry the same Mithila painting tradition once found on village walls in Bihar, scaled down to the size of your tea cup. Each one is hand-painted, the motifs outlined in the craft's signature double line and filled with dense colour so no space sits empty. As a set they hold together, the kind of small, useful object that carries a story to every table it reaches. Finished to wipe clean, they are made for daily use.

Art TypeMadhubani

Dimension32X22X6

Materials & Care

Minor glaze and color variations are natural and add character. Handle with care. Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged direct sun exposure.

Product Disclosure

SKUPR-MDC-04

Style CodePR-MDC

HSN Code97030000

RegionNoida

StateUttar pradesh

Curated byPrayatna

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

A coaster earns its place by being used, and these are built for it. Set them out on a coffee table, a study desk, or a dining spread, and they bring a small jolt of colour to plain wood or glass.

For everyday use, they sit happily under tea, coffee, and cold glasses alike, catching rings and heat before either reaches the surface below. Wipe them with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let them dry flat. That is the whole routine.

For occasions, a set reads as a considered host's touch at a dinner, or as a housewarming and Diwali gift that stays useful long after the festival has passed and the sweets are gone. Pair them with plain ceramic or brass so the painted motifs stay the star. Keep it simple.

Keep them out of long, direct sunlight, which fades natural pigment over time, and never leave them soaking or under a running tap. Stored stacked with a sheet of paper between each, the painted faces stay crisp for years.

On a surface this small, the order of work is everything. Before any motif appears, the artist blocks in the base fields of colour, laying flat areas of yellow, red, and deep blue across the coaster face. Across a set, this blocking is done with an eye to consistency, so the faces read as siblings rather than strangers.

Only once the colour has settled does the detailing begin. Using a fine nib or a twig, the artist draws the motif's outline in the craft's characteristic double line, two parallel strokes that frame each form. The space around the figures is then packed with fine pattern, the hatching and dots that give Madhubani its dense, no-empty-space look. It is slow work.

The pigments follow the Mithila tradition, drawn where possible from natural sources: turmeric for yellow, soot for black, indigo for blue. The painted face is then sealed. What you hold is a wall-painting language shrunk to a saucer, made by hands that learned it the old way.

Are these Madhubani coasters hand-painted or printed?

These Madhubani coasters are hand-painted, each one worked by an artist rather than machine-printed. You can see it in the slight variation between pieces and the raised, slightly uneven line of the double outline. A printed coaster, by contrast, looks flawlessly identical across the set.

What is the Madhubani art on these coasters?

Madhubani, also called Mithila painting, is a folk art tradition from the Mithila region of Bihar, India. It is known for symbolic motifs, a double-line outline, and dense filling that leaves no empty space. On a coaster, that same visual language is scaled down to a small painted face.

Can I actually use Madhubani coasters, or are they only for display?

Madhubani coasters are made to be used, with a sealed painted face that handles a warm cup or a cold, sweating glass. Wipe them with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry them flat after use. Avoid soaking them or leaving them under a tap.

How do I clean and care for Madhubani coasters?

Clean Madhubani coasters with a soft cloth, lightly damp if needed, then let them dry flat before stacking. Keep them out of long, direct sunlight, which can fade natural pigment over time. Slipping a sheet of paper between stacked coasters stops the painted faces from rubbing.

Are Madhubani coasters a good gift?

Madhubani coasters make a thoughtful gift for housewarmings, weddings, Diwali, and corporate gifting, because they stay useful long after the occasion. The hand-painted craft and its Mithila roots give the recipient a story to share. A coaster set is also an affordable way to gift genuine Indian folk art.

What do the motifs on Madhubani coasters mean?

Madhubani motifs are drawn from nature and ritual, with fish standing for prosperity, peacocks for beauty, and flowering vines for growth. On a small coaster the artist usually chooses one clear motif so it reads well at a glance. Each carries symbolism the tradition has held for generations.

What are Madhubani coasters made of?

Madhubani coasters are typically a smooth, sealed base painted on the top face, though the exact material is given in the product specifications. The sealing layer is what lets the painted surface resist moisture from a glass. For the precise base and dimensions of this set, check the specifications before buying.

Will the colours on Madhubani coasters fade?

The colours on Madhubani coasters last well when the set is kept out of long, direct sunlight and not left soaking in water. Natural pigments are more sensitive to strong sun than synthetic ones, so a shaded spot helps. Normal use with cups and glasses does not harm the sealed surface.

Who makes these Madhubani coasters?

These Madhubani coasters are hand-painted by artists from the Mithila region of Bihar, where the craft has passed through families for generations. Buying them supports rural artisan livelihoods rather than mass production. The specific maker group is noted in the product details.

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