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Jars & Storage

Craftan's Jars & Storage collection features authentic Multani blue pottery ceramic jars and decorative storage pieces — hand-painted by artisans in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan — alongside hand-painted Swati wooden tissue box covers from craftspeople in Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Every ceramic piece is mold-cast and individually hand-painted with mineral-based, lead-free glazes in the Kashigari tradition of Multan — a craft practised continuously for over 300 years. Each jar is uniquely painted by hand, meaning no two pieces are identical.

Ceramic jars and storage pieces available in this collection:

  • Lidded storage jars (6 inch) — the most versatile piece in the collection; suitable for spices, tea, coffee, dry goods, cotton pads, or as a standalone decorative piece. Available in multiple designs: classic blue and white floral, geometric bands, colourful scroll patterns, and floral and geometric combinations
  • Small lidded jars (4 inch) — compact hand-painted jars ideal for small storage or gifting
  • Lidded Chinese jars — tall, statement decorative jars in the classic Chinese ginger jar form, hand-painted with traditional Multani blue pottery patterns. Available in Classic Floral Bands and Leaf Drop designs at PKR 7,100
  • Decorative jar pairs — matched pairs of 6-inch ceramic jars for symmetrical shelf or mantel display
  • Jar sets — sets of two jars with lids in coordinating designs
  • Jewelry boxes (4.5 inch) — hexagonal and round lidded ceramic boxes, hand-painted with blue and white or multicoloured floral patterns. Designed for storing rings, earrings, or small accessories

Swati wooden storage pieces:

  • Swati tissue box covers — hand-carved and oil-painted wooden tissue box covers from Swat Valley artisans, in 5x10 inch (black base) and 6x11 inch (deep blue) sizes. Bold traditional Swati floral folk patterns, each piece individually painted by hand

We deliver across Pakistan. Free shipping on orders over PKR 15,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of jars does Craftan stock?
Craftan stocks Multani blue pottery lidded ceramic jars in two sizes — 4-inch small jars and 6-inch medium jars — available in multiple hand-painted designs. We also stock large decorative lidded Chinese jars, matched jar pairs, jewelry boxes, and Swati wooden tissue box covers. All ceramic pieces are hand-painted with lead-free mineral glazes by artisans in Multan, Punjab.

Can the ceramic jars be used for food storage?
Yes. Craftan's blue pottery jars use lead-free mineral glazes and are suitable for storing dry goods — spices, tea, coffee, sugar, dried herbs, and similar items. The lids are ceramic and create a secure closure. We do not recommend using them for storing liquids or highly acidic foods for prolonged periods.

What is a Chinese jar in blue pottery?
A Chinese jar — also called a ginger jar — is a tall, rounded lidded vessel form that originated in Chinese ceramic tradition and was later adopted into the Persian and Central Asian ceramic arts that influenced Multani blue pottery. Craftan's lidded Chinese jars are mold-cast and hand-painted by artisans in Multan with traditional Kashigari patterns, making them a distinctly Pakistani interpretation of this classic form. They are primarily decorative pieces suited to mantels, sideboards, and shelves.

Are the jewelry boxes suitable for actual storage?
Yes. The 4.5-inch hexagonal and round lidded ceramic jewelry boxes are functional storage pieces — sized for rings, earrings, small pendants, and accessories. They are also frequently purchased as gifts. The lead-free glazed interior makes them safe for contact with jewellery metals.

What are Swati tissue box covers?
Swati tissue box covers are hand-carved wooden frames that fit over a standard tissue box, transforming a functional item into a decorative piece. Each cover is oil-painted by hand by craftspeople in Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, using traditional Swati folk floral patterns in bold colours. Available in black base (5x10 inch) and deep blue (6x11 inch). No two covers are identical.

Are these pieces suitable as gifts?
Blue pottery lidded jars, jewelry boxes, and jar sets are among Craftan's most popular gift items — for weddings, Eid, housewarmings, and birthdays. Each piece is individually hand-painted and carries the heritage of Multan's 300-year-old Kashigari craft tradition. Swati tissue box covers are also popular as home décor gifts. Free shipping on orders over PKR 15,000 across Pakistan.

How are the ceramic jars made?
Each jar is mold-cast from a blended clay mixture, dried gradually, and bisque-fired in a kiln. Artisans then hand-paint each piece using mineral-based pigments — the cobalt blue pigment appears grey-black when applied and transforms to vivid blue only during the final high-temperature kiln firing. A lead-free mineral glaze is applied before the final firing seals the painted design permanently into the ceramic surface.