Buddha Face Box Square Whitewash 10x10x4.2cm

• The whitewash finish is soft rather than stark, the wood grain reads beneath it, so the surface has depth and texture rather than the flatness of paint.
• The Buddha face is carved in low relief on the lid, centred and calm, with the kind of detail that rewards a closer look.
• At 10 × 10 × 4.2 cm, it sits comfortably in the hand and takes up very little space on a surface.
• Mango wood is a dense, close-grained timber; the box feels solid for its size, with no flex in the walls.

Mango wood is harvested from trees that have reached the end of their fruit-bearing life, making it one of the more sustainably sourced hardwoods available from the Indian subcontinent. It is dense and takes carving well, which is why it is widely used for decorative objects across Rajasthan and Gujarat. The whitewash finish is applied over the natural surface, preserving the grain rather than concealing it.

Keep it away from prolonged damp and direct heat, both of which can cause wood to warp or the finish to lift over time. Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth; avoid soaking or submerging.

10 × 10 × 4.2 cm, approximately 174 g. Made from mango wood, origin India. Part of the Wooden Boxes and Trays with Hamsa and Buddha range.

It suits someone who keeps a calm corner at home, a meditation space, a bedside table, or a windowsill shelf. The Buddha motif gives it a quiet symbolic weight without being overtly religious, making it an easy gift for a wide range of people.