Medium Enamelled Mango Tray Set – Hamsa

A set of handcrafted mango wood trays in a medium size, with an enamelled Hamsa design — protective symbolism meets functional homeware. The Hamsa Design The Hamsa — an open hand, often depicted with an eye at its centre — is one of the oldest and most widely recognised protective symbols in the world. It appears across Jewish, Islamic, Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions, always carrying a similar core meaning: protection from harm, the deflection of negative energy, and a blessing of good fortune. The word "Hamsa" comes from the Arabic for "five," referring to the five fingers of the hand. In Jewish tradition it is known as the Hand of Miriam; in Islamic tradition, the Hand of Fatima. Its universality is part of its appeal — it is a symbol that crosses cultural and religious boundaries while remaining immediately recognisable. On these trays, the Hamsa is rendered in coloured enamel with decorative detail — patterns, lines, and the characteristic central eye — creating a design that is ornate enough to be visually striking but not so intricate that it overwhelms the tray's usefulness as a functional object. The Hamsa's symmetrical, open-palm shape sits naturally within a tray format, filling the surface with a balanced, centred design that looks intentional and complete. The Medium Size The medium set sits between the large and small options in the range. It is a practical, everyday size: large enough to serve as a display platform for candles, crystals, or small decorative objects, a catch-all for jewellery and keys on a hallway table, or a serving tray for drinks and snacks — but compact enough to fit comfortably on a side table, dresser, or shelf without dominating the surface. If you are choosing between sizes, medium is often the most versatile: it does not require a large surface to sit on, but it is not so small that it feels purely decorative. How People Use Them Display platform for candles, crystals, or small objects; organiser for je