Every roti tells a story.

Before the first cup of chai is poured. Before the kitchen fills with the scent of cumin and cardamom. Before the family gathers at the table — there is the rolling pin.

In kitchens across Pakistan, India, and the wider South Asian diaspora, the belan — the humble wooden rolling pin — is one of the most sacred objects in the home. It is the tool of mothers and grandmothers, of aunties who wake before dawn to roll fresh rotis by hand. It is the sound of home. The smell of home. The act of love made edible.

At Sikhana, we believe the objects that carry the most meaning deserve to be celebrated. So we took the shape of the belan and transformed it into something you can display with pride: a handcrafted decorative serving platter that honours the tradition it was born from.

The Platter

• Made from solid mango wood with hand-painted enamel inlay
• Intricate geometric and floral patterns drawn from Mughal architectural tilework
• Shaped like a traditional South Asian belan — with removable handles for compact storage
• Suitable for serving charcuterie, cheese, samosas and dry snacks
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth — not dishwasher safe, not suitable for wet foods
• Each piece is handmade — slight variations in pattern and colour are a mark of authenticity

Available Designs

• Hala — Rich cobalt and cream, inspired by the Multani kashi tilework of Punjab
• Mosaic — Jewel-toned teal with gold arabesque, evoking Mughal palace interiors
• Turquoise & Gold — Inspired by the traditional banarsi fabric used for Bridal & Formal clothing.

A Gift That Means Something

Popular as an Eid gift, housewarming gift, wedding gift and Mother’s Day gift. The kind of object that sits on a shelf, gets picked up and admired, and makes someone ask: where did you get this?

Sikhana. Luxury homeware inspired by the heritage of Pakistan — for your home and the people you love.