Hosting is a Pakistani Art Form.

In Pakistani culture, entertaining is never understated. The table is laid with generosity — samosas, pakoras, mithai, chutneys, and more — because hospitality is not just a gesture, it is a value. It is the way a home says: you are welcome here, and we are glad you came.

These large sharing platters were designed for exactly that spirit. At 42cm x 43cm with three dipping bowls, they are built to hold a full spread — and to make it look extraordinary.

Inspired by Pakistan's Architecture, Landscapes & Textiles

Each of the 7 designs in this collection is named after a place, a fabric, or a visual tradition from Pakistan and the wider Muslim world:

• The geometric tilework of Lahore's Mughal monuments — the Badshahi Mosque, the Wazir Khan Mosque, the Lahore Fort
• The arabesque patterns of the shrines of Multan — Pakistan's City of Saints
• The intricate fabrics of Pakistani evening wear — the embroidered dupattas, the block-printed silks, the gold-threaded brocades

These are not generic prints. They are named, historically rooted designs that give every platter a story worth telling at the table.

Product Details

• Material: Solid mango wood with printed lacquered surface
• Dimensions: 42cm x 43cm
• Includes: Three dipping bowls (slightly shallower than standard) for sauces, olives, or cheese
• Available in: 7 heritage-inspired designs, each named after a place or fabric from Pakistan
• Suitable for: Dinner parties, Eid gatherings, Ramadan iftaar, BBQs, smorgasbord, canapés
• Care: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Not dishwasher safe.
• Made in India in collaboration with a female-led small business — supporting artisan communities across South Asia

Ethically Made. Culturally Rooted.

Every platter in this collection is sourced in collaboration with a female entrepreneur in India, providing income and support to small artisan businesses. When you buy from Sikhana, you are not just buying a beautiful object — you are participating in a supply chain that values craft, culture, and community.

The wow factor for any table. The story behind every gathering.