Chestnut Swati Wooden Tray - 12x12 Inch Hand-Painted Medallion Serving Tray

This square Swati art tray from Swat Valley, Pakistan, is painted on a warm chestnut-brown ground that lets the natural depth of the wood show through the colour. A large circular medallion fills the center, worked in ivory and turquoise foliage over a web of fine gold scrollwork, and cobalt fans anchor each corner. It is the most formal of the 12-inch designs in this collection.

Design Details

• Chestnut-brown ground with a large central roundel of ivory and turquoise foliate sprays
• Dense gold arabesque scrollwork fills the ground inside the medallion, painted with a fine liner brush
• Cobalt and sky-blue fan motifs set into all four corners of the inner square
• Ivory and turquoise paisley vine borders on the rim, with turquoise and saffron edge lining and cut-out handles

Specifications

• Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm)
• Material: Seasoned solid wood with hand-painted oil finish
• Finish: Glossy, sealed, waterproof oil-based paint
• Use: Serving tray for tea and dessert, formal table centrepiece, decorative wall or shelf display
• Care: Hand-wash with mild soap, dry immediately, avoid dishwashers, soaking, and abrasive scourers

Frequently Asked Questions

Handcrafted in Swat Valley, Pakistan. Minor variations in color and pattern are natural features of authentic handmade work.