Rajasthani Hand-Painted Mango Wood Roti Box

In the workshops of Rajasthan, mango wood is turned on a lathe into a round bowl form, then handed to a painter who works freehand, floral motifs traced in pigment directly onto the wood grain, each stroke made from memory. The lid receives the same treatment. Set the two together and the grain and the painting align in a way that was not planned, but works.

Turned from mango wood and hand-painted by artisans in Rajasthan, this handcrafted roti box carries the kind of surface decoration that does not announce itself from across a room, it is visible when you sit at the table, when you lift the lid, when you look closely at the floral motifs traced over the natural wood grain. The painting is freehand, never perfectly repeated, always individual.

At the table, the box holds fresh rotis warm under its close-fitting lid. Away from the meal, it doubles as a salad bowl, a fruit holder, or a small display vessel. The mango wood is dense enough to be functional and light enough to be portable. Rajasthan's artisan tradition in painted wood runs deep, this handmade piece is one of the more modest expressions of it.

Mango Wood · Hand-Painted Floral · Rajasthan · Artisanal Lidded Roti Box Form

Care Instructions

• Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth after each use.
• Apply food-safe mineral oil occasionally to condition the wood.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture or direct sunlight.
• Do not put in dishwasher or soak in water.
• Lift and move carefully, do not drag.