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This small rectangular tray from Swat Valley, Pakistan, sets a royal-blue panel inside a black rim, and covers the centre with a radiating starburst built almost entirely from hand-placed dots. White, crimson, and saffron dot work spreads outward from a central rosette in a technique Swati painters use to create texture and light without any solid blocks of colour.
Design Details
- Royal-blue centre panel framed by a black rim edged in white dot beading
- Radiating starburst built from thousands of hand-placed white, crimson, and saffron dots
- Ivory paisley side panels with crimson berry accents flanking the starburst
- Saffron, turquoise, and crimson vine border on the black rim, with painted cut-out handles
Specifications
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Dimensions: 8 x 12 inches (20 x 30 cm)
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Material: Seasoned solid wood with hand-painted oil finish
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Finish: Glossy, sealed, waterproof oil-based paint
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Use: Tea and coffee tray for one to two, decorative display, jewellery and trinket tray
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Care: Hand-wash with mild soap, dry immediately, avoid dishwashers, soaking, and abrasive scourers
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the dot work applied?
Each dot is placed individually with the tip of a loaded brush or a fine dotting tool, working outward from the centre so the spacing stays even. It is slow work and it is the reason dotted panels cost more to produce than brushed ones.
Can you feel the dots?
Yes. The dots sit slightly proud of the base coat, giving the panel a subtle raised texture under the sealing gloss. It is the clearest tactile proof that a piece is hand-painted.
Does the black rim make the tray look smaller?
The black frame concentrates attention on the blue panel, so the tray reads as a framed picture rather than a plain surface. It is the most decorative of the four 8x12 designs.
Will the dots chip off?
They are sealed under the same clear gloss coat as the rest of the surface. Normal wiping and washing will not disturb them, but do not scrub the panel with an abrasive pad.
Handcrafted in Swat Valley, Pakistan. Minor variations in color and pattern are natural features of authentic handmade work.