Hamsa Rectangular Box 21.5x14x6.3cm Whitewash

• The whitewash finish lets the natural grain of the mango wood show through, giving each box a slightly different character.
• The Hamsa motif on the lid is a focal point, an open hand, symmetrical and calm, recognised across cultures as a symbol of good fortune and warding off ill.
• The proportions are generous: long and low, it sits comfortably on a bedside table or dressing table without dominating the space.
• The pale finish reads as quietly Scandinavian or coastal in a modern interior, yet the carved symbol gives it genuine cultural depth.
• At 478 g, it has a solid, reassuring weight for its size, not a lightweight trinket.

Mango wood is a sustainable choice: the trees are harvested at the end of their fruit-bearing life, so the timber is a by-product of agriculture rather than a dedicated crop. The grain is open and varied, with occasional darker streaks, and the whitewash treatment softens the contrast while keeping the texture visible. The box is made in India, where mango wood has been a staple of domestic woodcraft for generations.

The Hamsa, an open hand, often with an eye at its centre, is one of the oldest protective symbols in the world, appearing in Jewish, Islamic and North African traditions under different names: the Hand of Fatima in Arabic culture, the Hand of Miriam in Jewish practice. It is found carved above doorways, worn as jewellery, and placed in the home as a quiet invocation of safety and good fortune. On a box like this, it turns an everyday object into something with a little more intention behind it.

The box measures 21.5 cm long, 14 cm wide and 6.3 cm tall, and weighs approximately 478 g. It is made from mango wood with a whitewash finish and features a Hamsa motif on the lid. Made in India.

Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth. Keep away from prolonged moisture and direct heat, which can cause wood to warp or the finish to lift over time. A light application of natural wood wax once or twice a year will help maintain the surface.

It suits anyone who appreciates handcrafted objects with cultural meaning, a thoughtful housewarming gift, or something to mark a significant occasion for someone who values calm, considered interiors.