Wooden Fruit Baskets and Serving Stands for the Dining Table
Tiered fruit baskets, a dry fruit basket, a cake stand and a hot pot, all handmade in sheesham by Sillanwali Handicrafts for serving guests.
When guests visit, the table tells them they're welcome. Fruit, mithai, dry fruit and warm rotis all look more inviting in handmade wooden pieces than in plastic bowls. At Sillanwali Handicrafts we make serving baskets and stands in solid sheesham, shaped and finished by hand.
Why sheesham for serving pieces
Sheesham is a dense, durable hardwood with a warm grain. It holds detail well, so carving and turning stay crisp, and it looks richer the more it's used. To learn more about the wood, read Is sheesham wood sustainable?
Our serving pieces
Tiered Wooden Fruit Basket: a single-piece, three-tier sheesham basket with carved petal slats, beaded rims and a turned foot. It holds plenty of fruit in a small footprint, which makes it a good centrepiece for a dining table or kitchen counter.
3-Tier Wooden Cake and Fruit Stand: three turned sheesham tiers with brass inlay and a ring handle, for cake, fruit or mithai. The handle makes it easy to carry from the kitchen to guests.
3-Tier Wooden Cake and Fruit Stand
Wooden Dry Fruit Basket with Handle: a sheesham basket with four carved compartments and an arched handle. Fill each section with a different nut or sweet and pass it around.
Wooden Dry Fruit Basket with Handle
Wooden Hot Pot, 12 Inch, with Brass Inlay: a handmade 12 inch sheesham hot pot with brass inlay, in two designs. It brings rotis or other dishes to the table in style.
Wooden Hot Pot, 12 Inch, with Brass Inlay
Which one do you need?
- For fruit on display every day: the tiered fruit basket.
- For cake, mithai and tea parties: the 3-tier cake and fruit stand.
- For Eid, weddings and guests: the dry fruit basket with handle.
- For serving at meals: the hot pot.
Many families use two or three together: the hot pot at dinner, the fruit basket on the counter and the dry fruit basket when guests arrive.
Handmade means each one is unique
Every basket and stand is turned, carved or inlaid by hand, so small differences in grain, colour and pattern are normal. They're a sign that a craftsman made the piece, not a machine. Two baskets from the same design will look like a family, not identical copies, which is part of their charm on a table.
Building a festive table
For Eid, weddings and family gatherings:
1. Place the tiered fruit basket or cake stand in the centre for height. 2. Set the dry fruit basket where guests can reach it. 3. Bring rotis in the hot pot. 4. Add a serving tray set for tea and snacks.
Wooden pieces look best together, with a mix of carved, turned and brass-inlaid finishes in the same warm wood.
Caring for wooden serving pieces
- Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth after use, then dry straight away.
- Don't soak them or put them in a dishwasher.
- Line baskets with a cloth or paper for very juicy or oily foods.
- Keep them away from direct heat and long hours of strong sunlight.
- Rub in a little food-safe oil now and then to keep the wood looking rich.
For more detail, read How to clean wooden kitchen utensils.
How to clean wooden kitchen utensils
Gifts for a new home
Serving pieces are among the most useful housewarming and wedding gifts, because they're used every time guests visit. The dry fruit basket is a popular choice around Eid. For bulk gifting, such as wedding favours or corporate gifts, see our corporate gifts guide.
Order from Sillanwali Handicrafts
Every piece is handmade in sheesham in Pakistan, with cash on delivery available. See each product page for current details, browse kitchen and dining, or visit bulk orders for larger quantities.