Kalamkari Peacock Narrow Tray – Handcrafted Wooden south indian fashion inspired by the elaborate makeup

inspired by the elaborate makeup and ornate designs of Theyyam performers

the sealed surface is suitable for dry snacks and general serving use

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This is the same method used for the masks that were once carried by wandering storytellers of the Chindu tradition

gallery-style frame rather than a traditional temple arch

Kalamkari Peacock Narrow Tray – Handcrafted Wooden south indian fashion inspired by the elaborate makeupKalamkari's name comes from the pen, kalam, once dipped in natural dye to trace mythological scenes onto temple cloth across Andhra Pradesh. The peacock, tied to the god Kartikeya and to the first monsoon rains, is one of the tradition's most graceful recurring figures, rendered here in fine, layered linework across a narrow tray. The design is decoupaged onto engineered wood and sealed for daily handling, holding onto Kalamkari's characteristic