A beautiful Warli-design hand painted wooden coaster, ideal for serving cups and decorative purposes in your kitchen, dining space, or living room. Add a touch of vintage art form to your interior design or give a gift of culture to your loved ones via these tea coasters. Each coaster is hand painted by skilled craftsmen of Sahyadri mountain range located in the state of Maharashtra, India.

ART HISTORY- Warli Hand painted tribal art from Sahyadri mountain range, the tribal style of art is thought to date back as early as 10th century A.D. 

Warli culture is centered on the concept of elements of nature, using a set of basic geometric shapes: a circle, a triangle, and a square. These shapes are symbolic of different elements of nature. The circle and the triangle come from their observation of nature. The circle represents the sun and the moon, while the triangle depicts mountains and conical trees. In contrast, the square renders to be a human invention, indicating a sacred enclosure or a piece of land. The central motif in each ritual painting is the square.

One of the central aspects depicted in many Warli paintings is the tarpa dance. The tarpa, a trumpet-like instrument, is played in turns by different village people.

SPECIFICATIONS

SIZE: 3.5” x 3.5”

MATERIAL: Wood

INCLUDES: 6 hand painted coasters and a holder for coasters.

DESIGN: These elegantly designed coasters are hand painted using high-quality and all natural paint, and sealed in protective material for a lasting use.

WATER ABSORBENT & HEAT RESISTANT- these coasters ideal to protect your table, countertop surfaces for absorbing water or condensing moisture from the hot & cold beverage glasses.

USES:

• Coasters for dining table, bar, coffee lounge, office
• Housewarming gifts
• Favors
• Decorative wall hanging
• Table décor

CARE INSTRUCTION- Simply wipe with a dry or damp cloth to clean up (no harsh chemical is needed to clean). Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Do not leave wood soaking in water. Do not serve food directly on these coasters.

 **The color/variation/pattern may vary slightly due to natural outcomes of human involvement in the process.