Round Box Buddha Face Whitewash 17.5x7.5cm

A round mango wood box with a whitewashed finish, 17.5 cm across and 7.5 cm tall, centred on a carved Buddha face. It sits naturally on a bedside table, a hallway shelf, or a dressing surface, the kind of object that quietly organises a few small things while holding its own as a piece to look at.

Form and what it holds

• The circular form and low profile make it practical for rings, keys, a watch, or a few folded notes, things that otherwise scatter.
• The whitewash finish is chalky and matte, letting the wood grain ghost through underneath rather than hiding it.
• The Buddha face is carved into the lid, the relief sitting cleanly against the pale ground.
• At 618 g, it has a solid, settled feel, not so heavy it's awkward to lift, but substantial enough to stay put.
• The round shape means no corners to catch on; it fits a bedside tray, a windowsill, or the centre of a coffee table without demanding much space.

Mango wood and whitewash

The box is made from mango wood, a dense, close-grained hardwood grown widely across India. Mango trees are typically felled once they stop bearing fruit, so the timber carries a kind of second life, orchard wood repurposed into something lasting. The whitewash is applied over the natural grain, giving the surface a pale, slightly textured finish that reads as calm and unfussy in most interiors.

The carving on the lid is machine-routed to a consistent depth, with the whitewash sitting in the recesses to make the Buddha face legible against the ground.

The motif

Buddha faces appear widely in South and South-East Asian decorative traditions, drawn from Buddhist iconography but long since absorbed into broader artisan homewares across the region. In that context, the face is as much an aesthetic choice as a devotional one, a symbol of stillness and composure that reads quietly in a secular interior without requiring any particular belief.

Living with it

Whitewash is porous, so keep the surface dry, it is not suited to holding damp items or sitting near a sink. Wipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth if needed. Mango wood can dry out in very low humidity; a light wax or wood oil applied occasionally will keep the surface from cracking over time. The finish will show fingerprints on the paler areas, which wipe away easily.

Size and details

17.5 cm in diameter and 7.5 cm tall, roughly the footprint of a side plate, and tall enough to hold a small stack of cards or a few folded items. Weight: 618 g. Made in India from mango wood with a whitewash finish.

A considered gift

It suits someone who likes natural materials and calm, uncluttered surfaces, a thoughtful housewarming gift, or something to mark a new home or a new room. The neutral finish means it works across most interior palettes.

Common questions

Does it have a lid?
Yes, the Buddha face is carved into a separate lid that sits on top of the base.

Is the whitewash finish durable?
It is reasonably hardwearing for light daily use, but it is porous and not water-resistant. Keep it dry and wipe with a dry cloth rather than a wet one.

Can it be used outdoors?
No. Mango wood and a whitewash finish are both sensitive to moisture and prolonged sun exposure; this piece is for indoor use only.