Handmade Wooden Pieces for Tea Time: Coasters, Cup Stands and More
Wooden coasters, cup stands, sugar pots and a carved display tea set, all handmade by Sillanwali Handicrafts for serving guests in style.
In Pakistani homes, chai is never just a drink. It's how we welcome guests, take a break and bring the family together. The pieces around it, from coasters to the sugar pot, are part of the welcome. At Sillanwali Handicrafts we make a range of handmade wooden tea-time pieces that bring craft to the table.
Why wood suits tea time
Wood feels warm to the touch, sits quietly on the table and pairs naturally with china and steel cups alike. Because each piece is shaped by hand, a tea tray set with wooden pieces looks personal rather than shop-bought.
Coasters
Coasters protect your tables from hot cups and rings, and wooden ones look far better than plastic.
Wooden Tea Coaster Set of 6 with Brass Inlay: six turned sheesham coasters inlaid with brass stars, in a matching holder. A classic choice for a drawing room.
Wooden Tea Coaster Set of 6 with Brass Inlay
Apple-Shaped Wooden Tea Coaster Set of 6: six hand-painted wooden coasters that sit in an apple-shaped holder. Playful and colourful.
Apple-Shaped Wooden Tea Coaster Set of 6
Hand-Painted Wooden Umbrella Coaster Set of 6: six coasters painted in lac, kept in an umbrella-shaped stand. A cheerful piece that looks good even when the coasters are stored.
Hand-Painted Wooden Umbrella Coaster Set of 6
How to choose: go for brass inlay on sheesham for a traditional, elegant look. Choose the apple or umbrella set if you want colour and a talking point.
Cup stand
Wooden Cup Stand: a turned sheesham stand that hangs six cups. It keeps cups ready on the kitchen counter or a tea trolley, and frees up cupboard space.
Sugar pots
Hand-Painted Wooden Sugar Pot Set of 3, Teal: three lidded sheesham pots painted teal with floral lids and their own spoons, in 8, 10 and 12 inch sizes. Use them for sugar and other tea-time ingredients, or as a colourful set on a kitchen shelf.
Hand-Painted Wooden Sugar Pot Set of 3, Teal
A carved tea set for display
Hand-Carved Wooden Tea Set, Pot and 6 Cups: a carved sheesham teapot with six matching cups. This is a display set, made for a shelf or cabinet rather than for serving hot tea. It's a lovely showpiece for a showcase cabinet or a drawing room.
Hand-Carved Wooden Tea Set, Pot and 6 Cups
Completing the table
A few more pieces round out tea time with guests:
- A serving tray set for carrying cups and snacks.
- A wooden dry fruit box with glass lid, with four compartments, for nuts and sweets.
- A 3-tiered wooden cake and fruit stand for biscuits and cake.
wooden dry fruit box with glass lid
3-tiered wooden cake and fruit stand
Putting together a set
For everyday family use: the brass-inlay coasters, the cup stand and a serving tray.
For guests and special occasions: add the sugar pot set and the dry fruit box.
For a showcase cabinet: the carved display tea set beside other carved pieces.
Mixing finishes works best when you stick to one main style: either natural sheesham and brass, or hand-painted colour.
Caring for wooden tea-time pieces
- Wipe coasters after use and let them dry before stacking.
- Don't soak wooden pieces or put them in a dishwasher.
- Use a soft, dry cloth for painted and lacquered surfaces.
- Keep the display tea set out of direct sunlight to protect the finish.
For more tips, read How to care for lacquered wood and How to clean wooden kitchen utensils.
How to care for lacquered wood
How to clean wooden kitchen utensils
Thoughtful gifts
Tea-time pieces are easy, useful gifts for housewarmings, weddings and Eid. A coaster set is a good small gift, while the sugar pot set or carved tea set makes a bigger impression. See our wedding and nikkah gift guide for more ideas.
Order from Sillanwali Handicrafts
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