Hand-Painted Wooden Tea Coasters – Kolam Art Brown

Kolam art, Tamil Nadu — hand-painted in brown tones on pine wood. Set of 6, heat-treated and waterproofed.

Every traditional Tamil household begins its day the same way — a woman at the threshold, rice flour between her fingers, drawing a kolam before the sun is fully up. It disappears by evening, swept away, redrawn tomorrow. This coaster set brings that fleeting geometry into something permanent: the same looping, symmetrical lines hand-painted in warm brown tones onto wood, so the ritual that usually lasts a few hours now sits on your table every single day.

For NRI households and anyone with roots in South India, this is less "home décor" and more a small piece of Tamil Nadu shipped to wherever you live now - a quiet, functional reminder of a tradition that's normally drawn and lost within hours.

At EthniiChic, each piece is hand-painted by artists, 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: Pine wood, hand-painted, sealed with a clear coat.
Dimensions: Coaster: 8.8 cm x 8.8 cm. Set size: 11.2 cm x 11.2 cm x 6 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 Kolam art?
Kolam is a geometric pattern traditionally drawn with rice flour at the threshold of Tamil homes every morning — meant to welcome prosperity and guests, and redrawn fresh each day.

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.

Are these suitable for daily use?
Yes, they are designed for regular household use with proper care.