Tholu Bommalata Handcrafted Round Wooden Tea Coasters – Mixed Motifs

Tholu Bommalata mixed motifs, Andhra Pradesh — handcrafted on round wooden coasters. Set of 6.

This round coaster set draws on a mix of designs from Tholu Bommalata, Andhra Pradesh's roughly 2,000-year-old leather shadow puppet art — a tradition where painted hide figures were held up to a backlit screen and performed as moving theatre, long before film existed. Rather than a single figure, this set brings together a range of motifs from that visual vocabulary.

A good pick for collectors who want variety across a single set of 6 rather than one repeated motif — each coaster reads slightly differently while staying within the same folk tradition.

At EthniiChic, each piece is handcrafted by artists using decoupage techniques, then sealed, waterproofed, and heat-treated so it holds up to daily tea and coffee use rather than sitting purely decorative.

A frequent pick for housewarming, wedding, and festive gifting, and one of our most-loved pieces among NRI customers styling a coffee table, dining table, or work-from-home desk with a genuine piece of Indian craft.

Material: Medium density engineered wood with decoupage art, waterproofed and heat-treated.
Dimensions: Diameter: 9.5 cm.
Set: Set of 6 with stand

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these coasters heat-resistant and safe under hot cups?
Yes. Every coaster is heat-treated and sealed, so it can hold a hot cup of tea or coffee daily without damage to the handcrafted surface underneath.

How do I clean and care for handcrafted wooden coasters?
Wipe with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth. Avoid soaking them, running them under a tap, using the dishwasher, or scrubbing with chemicals — this keeps the handcrafted finish looking new for years.

Do these coasters make good gifts?
Yes — this is one of our most-requested pieces for housewarming, wedding, and festive gifting, and a favourite among NRI customers gifting a piece of home. Each set comes with a matching stand, ready to hand over.

What is Tholu Bommalata?
Tholu Bommalata is Andhra Pradesh's ancient leather shadow puppet art, where painted hide figures were animated behind a backlit screen — one of India's oldest surviving performance art traditions.

Would the handcrafted design fade over time?
The sealant coat protects the artwork under normal daily use, and colours hold well for years with the simple care above; direct, prolonged sunlight will fade any hand-painted or dyed surface faster, so keep pieces out of direct window light where possible.