{"product_id":"slate-blue-swati-wooden-tray-12x12-inch-hand-painted-daisy-grid-serving-tray","title":"Slate Blue Swati Wooden Tray - 12x12 Inch Hand-Painted Daisy Grid Serving Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis square serving tray from Swat Valley, Pakistan, pairs a muted slate-blue ground with a bright hand-painted daisy grid. Ivory, saffron, and crimson blossoms fill a ruled grid of thirty-six squares, and a saffron medallion breaks the pattern at the center. The restrained base color makes it one of the easier Swati pieces to place in a contemporary kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft slate-blue ground ruled into a grid of thirty-six painted squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory, saffron, and crimson daisies arranged in bands, with a saffron starburst medallion at the center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine black outlining on every petal, the technique that gives Swati florals their crisp edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrimson and black trailing vine border with ivory pinstripes and cut-out side handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 x 12 inches (30 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 Serving tray for tea, coffee, and breakfast, bathroom and vanity organization, entryway catch-all\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\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich interiors does the slate-blue ground work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey-blue base sits comfortably alongside stainless steel, pale timber, and painted cabinetry, and it does not compete with patterned tiles or textiles the way a red or black ground can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the tray food-safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sealed gloss surface is safe for serving covered or plated food, cups, and glasses. As with all painted woodenware, avoid cutting directly on the surface or placing unwrapped oily food straight onto the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill hot mugs mark the paint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waterproof oil finish handles hot mugs, teapots, and glasses without marking. It is not designed for items straight out of an oven, so use a trivet for baking dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the center medallion for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwati painters commonly interrupt a repeating grid with a single central motif to give the eye a focal point. Here it is a saffron and crimson starburst set in a diamond, painted last over the completed grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\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":45973571960879,"sku":"CRAFTAN-SW-TRAY-12x12-010","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5748\/7663\/files\/tray-D012-4.webp?v=1788173822","url":"https:\/\/craftan.net\/products\/slate-blue-swati-wooden-tray-12x12-inch-hand-painted-daisy-grid-serving-tray","provider":"Craftan - Pakistani Handicrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}