A natural fiber collection - hand-made use of seagrass weaving adorned with traditional borders, this is a modern twist on age-old craft. An attractive decorative storage round box with traditional craftsmanship, this storage box comes in four attractive colors: Teal Blue, Blank, Brown, and Green. The box measures 9 inches in diameter and has a height of about three inches.
The use of the traditional craft of seagrass weaving to create well-designed and useful items like decorative storage boxes, coasters, table mats, decorative pillows, floor mats, etc. is popular in the southern Indian regions of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. A complex process involving the rare skill of the craftsmen, it also helps to sustain livelihood in small villages. Fairtrade, handmade and eco-friendly. The use of Zari borders adds the cultural flavor that is often seen in traditional Indian clothing especially during weddings and other festivities.
The coloring on each piece is unique and may vary. Please allow for imperfections that are true characteristics of handmade craft.
design: A round storage box hand-woven from natural seagrass, finished with a lidded top and trimmed in a wide Zari border of gold-threaded floral brocade for a look drawn from traditional Indian textiles.
size: 9 inches in diameter, approximately 3 inches high.
material: Woven seagrass with a Zari (metallic-thread) fabric border trim.
features: Lift-off lid, round silhouette, decorative brocade border, available in Teal Blue, Black, Brown, and Green, fairtrade and eco-friendly production
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from prolonged moisture or direct sun to preserve the weave and trim.
disclaimer: As a handmade piece, coloring and weave may vary slightly from box to box, and minor imperfections are part of its natural character.
Meaning & Intention
This box carries forward a weaving tradition rooted in the villages of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, where seagrass — a humble, fast-growing plant of the coastal wetlands — is transformed by hand into something structured and lasting. The craft itself speaks to patience and resourcefulness: turning what grows freely along the shoreline into a vessel meant to hold what we value.
The gold Zari border, the same trim used in wedding saris and festival textiles across India, signals celebration and abundance. Framing a plain woven surface, it echoes the way ordinary days are bordered by moments of ceremony — a reminder that beauty and meaning are often found at the edges of the everyday.
As a container, the box also holds a quieter symbolism: the idea of gathering and safekeeping. Whatever is placed inside — jewelry, letters, small treasures — is given a home shaped by human hands and a craft passed down through generations.
Set on a dresser, shelf, or altar, this box becomes a small daily ritual of order — a place to set down rings before sleep, or gather trinkets that matter. Its handmade texture brings a grounded, tactile warmth to a room, a gentle counterpoint to the smoothness of most modern storage.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants beautifully handcrafted, eco-friendly storage for jewelry or keepsakes
- Purpose: Jewelry storage, keepsake box, catch-all for small treasures, decorative home accent, gift box
- Intention: Balance, Grounding, Simplicity
Questions & Guidance
What is this box made of?
It's hand-woven from natural seagrass and finished with a Zari fabric border, a traditional metallic-thread trim used in Indian textiles.
What colors are available?
The box comes in Teal Blue, Black, Brown, and Green, each with the same gold brocade border.
What are the dimensions?
The box measures 9 inches in diameter and stands about 3 inches high.
Does the lid come off?
Yes, the round lid lifts off completely, giving full access to the interior for storing jewelry or small keepsakes.
Will every box look exactly the same?
No — because each piece is handwoven, slight variations in color and texture are normal and part of its handmade character.
