{"product_id":"handcrafted-mango-wood-roti-box-9-inch","title":"Wooden Roti Box with Lid - 9-Inch Mango Wood Chapati Keeper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA roti box - a casserole in Indian kitchens, a chapati keeper in English - is the lidded round container that goes on the table with a stack of hot rotis inside, so the last one off the tawa is as soft as the first. This one is turned from mango wood, nine inches across, with an inlay pattern set into the lid and a brass knob to lift it by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 inch diameter x 4.5 inches high, including the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMango wood in a natural finish, with white inlay on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass knob on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds a full family stack of rotis, chapatis, parathas, naan or tortillas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice is per box - choose one design above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost roti boxes are stainless steel or insulated plastic and live in a cupboard. This one is wood, and it is meant to sit on the table between meals rather than be put away. The lid carries a band of white inlay worked into the natural grain - not painted on top of it, so the pattern is flush with the surface and will not scuff off. Mango wood is the standard timber for Indian turned woodwork: dense, close-grained, and cut from trees at the end of their fruiting life rather than felled for timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalace Petal\u003c\/strong\u003e - a floral medallion inlay radiating from the knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Paisley\u003c\/strong\u003e - a scrolling paisley band around the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are white inlay on natural mango wood with a brass knob, and both are the same size. The choice is pattern, not colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the dining table at dinner, which is the point of it. Between meals it works as a dry-fruit box, a spice keeper, a bread bin for a small kitchen, or simply a lidded bowl on a console. It is one of the few Indian kitchen pieces that does not look out of place left out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it actually keep rotis warm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt holds heat the way any lidded wooden container does - better than an open plate, not as well as an insulated steel casserole. Wood is a poor conductor, so the warmth stays in the stack rather than bleeding out through the walls. For a meal served within half an hour of cooking it does the job. For rotis made two hours ahead, wrap them in a cloth inside the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHousewarming and griha pravesh, a wedding present for a couple setting up a kitchen, Diwali, or a gift for someone who cooks. It is the rare Indian decor gift that gets used at dinner rather than displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe with a barely damp cloth after use and air dry fully before putting the lid back on. Never submerge it, never put it in a dishwasher. Rub it with a food-safe mineral oil every few months to keep the wood from drying out and cracking - the same treatment a wooden chopping board wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many rotis does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA full family stack. At nine inches across and four and a half deep it takes more than most households make in a sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is untreated natural mango wood on the inside, which is how wooden roti boxes have always been used in India. Most people line it with a cotton cloth or a roti napkin, which also helps with the steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it go mouldy from the steam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot if you air dry it. Take the lid off after the meal and let it dry before closing it - trapped moisture is the only thing that causes trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the inlay painted or set into the wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in. The pattern is flush with the surface rather than sitting on top of it, so it does not wear off with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for tortillas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - same job, same size. Nine inches suits a standard flour tortilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClose, not identical. Mango wood grain differs from tree to tree, so the colour of the wood varies between boxes even within one design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put it in the microwave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is solid wood with a brass knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order these in bulk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Email contact@urliutsav.com with your quantity and date and we will quote you and confirm timing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it - transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more of the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/handcrafted-table-decor\"\u003eTable \u0026amp; Shelf Decor\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Palace Petal","offer_id":67698229411913,"sku":"rotibox-1","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Royal Paisley","offer_id":67698229444681,"sku":"rotibox-2","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/RotiBox-9.jpg?v=1792243284","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/handcrafted-mango-wood-roti-box-9-inch","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}