Hand-Painted Wooden Tea Coasters – Mughal Art Jaali

Mughal jaali lattice art, gold-distressed finish — hand-painted, carved wooden coasters. Set of 6.

Jaali is the perforated stone and wood lattice work that defines Mughal architecture — seen in the marble screens of the Taj Mahal and countless havelis, forts, and mosques across North India, originally built to filter light while preserving privacy. This coaster set carves and hand-paints that same geometry in a distressed, antique-gold finish, with small lotus motifs worked into the pattern — the kind of gilding you'd find on a palace screen that's been catching sunlight for two hundred years.

The lotus detailing sets this apart from a plain lattice pattern — it's a motif that runs through Indian sacred art far beyond Mughal architecture, giving this piece a slightly more devotional undertone than a purely geometric jaali design.

At EthniiChic, each piece is hand-painted by artisans using traditional decoupage techniques, then sealed, waterproofed, and heat-treated so it holds up to daily tea and coffee use rather than sitting purely decorative. Every piece carries small natural variations in line and colour — the mark of handwork, not a defect.

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, carved and hand-painted.
Dimensions: 4 x 4 inches. Stand height: 3.5 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 hand-painted surface underneath.

How do I clean and care for hand-painted 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 hand-painted finish looking new for years.

Are these coasters hand-painted or printed?
Hand-painted. Every piece passes through an artisan's hands, so small variations in line and colour are part of the craft, not a manufacturing flaw.

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 Jaali art?
Jaali is the perforated stone or wood lattice work found across Mughal architecture, from the Taj Mahal's marble screens to countless havelis, originally designed to filter light and air while preserving privacy.

Is each coaster exactly identical, and will the hand-painted design fade over time?
No two pieces are perfectly identical — small variations in line and colour are part of hand-painting, not a flaw. 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.