Wooden Balaji Haldi Kumkum Box Pair | Navratri Gift

This is a pair of lacquered wooden boxes, one in yellow and one in red, made in the Etikoppaka style of turned-wood lacquer craft by artisans in Andhra Pradesh. Each box is shaped with a domed lid, a narrow neck and a rounded base, and hand-painted with floral and dot detailing in the traditional Balaji box style. The boxes are made to hold haldi and kumkum, one colour for each, and work equally well as a daily pooja item or a festival return gift. Product Highlights • Domed-Lid, Figure-Style Shape - Each box has a rounded knob lid over a narrow neck and a wider base, giving it a distinct silhouette rather than a plain round dabba. • Etikoppaka Turned-Wood Craft - Made using the Etikoppaka Bommalu technique, where wood is turned on a lathe before shaping and painting, a craft practised by artisans in Andhra Pradesh. • Hand-Painted Floral Detailing - Floral and dot patterns are painted by hand across the lid and body in white, red and yellow. • Yellow and Red Pair - One box comes in yellow, the other in red, so haldi and kumkum can be told apart at a glance. • Handcrafted in Wood - Made and lacquered by hand rather than machine-finished, so the pair carries small natural variations. • Sold as a Pair - Both boxes, yellow and red, are included in a single order. • Compact, Gift-Ready Size - About 8 cm in height and 3.5 cm in width, weighing close to 30 grams each, easy to wrap or box up for return gift distribution. Why Choose This Wooden Balaji Haldi Kumkum Box Pair • Supports Etikoppaka Artisans - Buying this pair supports the turned-wood lacquer craft and the artisan families in Andhra Pradesh who keep it going. • Colour-Coded by Design - The yellow and red pairing means there's no guessing which box holds haldi and which holds kumkum. • A Look That Stands Out - The domed, figure-like shape and hand-painted detailing set it apart from plain brass or steel dabbas most households already have. • Practical Beyond the Festival - The lidded pair stays useful for daily pooja long after Navratri or Diwali is over, unlike gifts that are only decorative. • Easy to Order in Bulk - Light weight and compact size make it simple to buy in quantity for golu, wedding favours, or festival return gifts. Product Page FAQs • What is the Wooden Balaji Haldi Kumkum Box Pair used for? Mainly to store haldi (turmeric) and kumkum (vermillion) for daily pooja; it is also bought as a Navratri or Diwali return gift. • What is Etikoppaka craft, and is this box pair made that way? Etikoppaka Bommalu is a turned-wood lacquer craft from Andhra Pradesh, where wood is shaped on a lathe and finished with hand-painted colour. This box pair is made using that technique. • Why does the set come in one yellow and one red box instead of two matching ones? The two colours make it easy to tell the boxes apart at a glance, so haldi and kumkum don't get mixed up. • Is the paint on the boxes food-safe or likely to chip with use? The paint is a lacquer finish meant for display and light daily handling; it isn't meant to touch food, and like most hand-painted wood, it holds up best with dry wiping rather than scrubbing. • How should the wooden box pair be cleaned and stored? Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth and keep away from direct water or moisture, which can dull the lacquer and loosen the wood over time. • Is this pair suitable for bulk Navratri or Diwali return gift orders? Yes, the compact size and light weight make it easy to order in bulk for golu gifting, Diwali return gifts, or wedding favours without adding much to packing or shipping weight.