{"product_id":"royal-blue-swati-wooden-tray-8x12-inch-hand-painted-starburst-tray","title":"Royal Blue Swati Wooden Tray - 8x12 Inch Hand-Painted Starburst Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal-blue centre panel framed by a black rim edged in white dot beading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiating starburst built from thousands of hand-placed white, crimson, and saffron dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory paisley side panels with crimson berry accents flanking the starburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaffron, turquoise, and crimson vine border on the black rim, with painted cut-out handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 12 inches (20 x 30 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned solid wood with hand-painted oil finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, sealed, waterproof oil-based paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea and coffee tray for one to two, decorative display, jewellery and trinket tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash with mild soap, dry immediately, avoid dishwashers, soaking, and abrasive scourers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the dot work applied?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you feel the dots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the black rim make the tray look smaller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the dots chip off?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted in Swat Valley, Pakistan. Minor variations in color and pattern are natural features of authentic handmade work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craftan - The house of Pakistani Handicrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45973743468591,"sku":"CRAFTAN-SW-TRAY-8x12-011","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5748\/7663\/files\/tray-D027__4_.jpg_202609021715.jpg?v=1788351874","url":"https:\/\/craftan.net\/products\/royal-blue-swati-wooden-tray-8x12-inch-hand-painted-starburst-tray","provider":"Craftan - Pakistani Handicrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}