Paper Mache Bowls

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Decorative paper mâché bowls and bowl sets, designed in the UK, made by hand in Jaipur and painted by hand, so no two are quite the same. Fill them with whole fruit, potpourri or keys: they are for dry use only.

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  • Free UK delivery on orders of £49.98 or more
  • 30-day UK returns

True of every bowl in this collection

  • Made by hand in Jaipur

    Each bowl here is made by hand in Jaipur.

  • Painted by hand

    Each bowl here is painted by hand.

  • For dry things

    Whole fruit such as bananas and apples, potpourri or keys. Not waterproof. Keep it clear of water and flame.

  • Each one varies slightly

    Each bowl here is made and painted by hand, so expect small differences in surface, edge and colour from one to the next.

The making

Designed in the UK, made by hand in Jaipur

Aala India is a UK home décor brand. Each bowl in this collection is designed in the UK, then made in Jaipur from paper pulp, pressed by hand over a mould, left to dry and painted by hand.

Because each bowl is made and painted by hand, each one varies slightly: a rim sits a fraction wider on one, a brush mark catches the light on another. The variation is the material telling you a person made it.

  • WhereJaipur, India
  • HowPressed by hand over a mould, then painted by hand
  • The limitDry use only. Not waterproof, never in a dishwasher, keep clear of candles and flame

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About Aala paper mâché bowls

Paper mâché is paper given a new shape. Each bowl in this collection is made by hand in Jaipur from recycled paper, then painted by hand.

Questions before you order

  • Are they really made of paper?

    Yes. Each bowl is paper mâché, designed in the UK, made by hand in Jaipur, India, and painted by hand, so each one varies slightly.

  • What can I put in them?

    Whole fruit such as bananas and apples, potpourri or keys. A bowl is for dry use only: it is not waterproof, so keep it away from water and anything wet, and never put it in a dishwasher.

  • How do I look after them?

    Place a bowl indoors, out of direct sunlight and away from damp, radiators and open flames. Bathrooms, kitchen splash zones, conservatories and unheated lofts or garages are the places paper struggles with most. Dust it with a dry, soft brush or a dry cloth. No water, no wipes, no cleaning sprays, and never the dishwasher.

  • Will mine look exactly like the photograph?

    Close, but not identical. Each bowl is painted by hand, and screens and room lighting shift colour too, so yours may read a shade warmer or cooler at home.

  • How much is UK delivery?

    • Free UK delivery on orders of £49.98 or more.
    • Standard UK delivery is £5.99.
  • What if it is not right when it arrives?

    Email us and we will refund or replace it. If a bowl arrives damaged, a photograph of the damage and the packaging helps us sort it out quickly.

    • You have 30 days from delivery to change your mind.
    • Free UK returns: we email you a returns label.
    • Returns come back to our UK address in Gravesend.