Handcrafted coasters in burnt jackfruit wood and hand-hammered Thathera brass.
KOSH is a series of handcrafted coasters that blend traditional Indian craft with a modern aesthetic.
Each piece works as an everyday utility item and as a canvas of cultural expression. The form comes from the organic patterns of tree trunks, and it's made with Thathera, a heritage metal craft from Punjab.
Four coasters, each a different tree-trunk size, nest into one another. Each is a hand-hammered brass plate on precision-cut jackfruit wood, with the screws and adhesive hidden. Drag to rotate, switch between sketch and render, or unstack the set.
Each coaster is sized for a vessel on an Indian table, from a full plate down to a tea cup. Drawn to scale from the laser-cut outlines.
Design merchandise, or a series of items, that meets four conditions.
KOSH pairs the organic resilience of tree rings with Thathera, a UNESCO-recognised craft. Artisans in Punjab hammer the brass by hand, and a burnt finish mimics the texture of aged wood.
The design moves a heritage technique into a contemporary form that stands for rootedness and life.
Restaurants and cafés serving traditional Indian cuisine that want their tableware to match the authenticity of their food.
Homeowners looking for "modern heritage" pieces: products that feel Indian at heart but look good in a modern apartment.
Deep, smoky tones and rich grain add a raw, organic warmth that complements traditional craftsmanship.
A warm golden sheen with timeless appeal, giving an elegant yet earthy look.
| Sample | Finding | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pine wood | Heating pulls the oil out of the wood. | Dropped |
| MDF | Burns well, but it's weak near water. | Dropped |
| Bamboo | Only the top layer burns. | Dropped |
| Rubber wood | Burnt finish sample. | Tested |
| Jackfruit wood | Deep, smoky tone with rich grain. | Chosen |
| Brass sheet, 0.8 mm | Hand-hammered with Thathera tools. | Chosen |
TrialsFinal set
Each ring stands for growth, time and the Indian family circle.
Merges heritage craft with everyday utility.
Raw finishes, handmade brass and wood textures.
Locally sourced jackfruit wood.
Growth, time and the Indian family circle.
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