The Sola Crape Ball SO78 is covered in small cups rather than flat pieces. Each cup is a short trumpet of sola, rolled by hand so its mouth opens outward, and dozens of them are set side by side over a round base with their open faces pointing out. At the bottom of many cups a small dark dot is visible, which adds depth to the pattern.
In the photographs the ball appears in soft ivory with a light blush warmth. The thin sola walls of each cup curl slightly at the rim in a crêpe-like way, which is where the trade name comes from. Gallery images show the balls in a wooden bowl, on burlap and in close-up, where the layered, open texture is easy to see.
The dimensional surface catches light and shadow, so the ball looks rich even in neutral schemes. It is well suited to bowl fillers, festive table décor and potpourri, since the cup shape holds fragrance oil. Floral Mongers supplies it in counted packs as part of its range of handmade sola flowers for wholesale and export.
Technical specifications
| Product name | Sola Crape Ball |
|---|---|
| Product code / SKU | SO78 |
| Category | Sola Flowers |
| Material | Sola (pith of the shola plant, Aeschynomene aspera) |
| Product type | Sola decorative ball – rolled cup covering |
| Processing | Handmade; rolled sola cups applied over a round core; natural |
| Colour | Natural ivory with light blush tone |
| Approx. size | Available on request |
| Ball diameter | Graded in multiple sizes on request |
| Finish & texture | Open trumpet-shaped cups with thin, crêpe-like rims |
| Shape / design | Round ball densely covered with outward-facing cups |
| Pieces | Pieces per pack as per buyer requirement |
| Country of origin | India |
| Customisation | Size grading, dyed colours and mixed sets on request |
| Intended applications | Decorative bowl and basket fillers; Potpourri with added fragrance oils; Festive and wedding table décor; Glass vase and lantern fillers |
| Care & storage | Keep in a dry place, away from damp walls, bathrooms and direct sunlight — see care notes below |
Applications
- Decorative bowl and basket fillers
- Potpourri with added fragrance oils
- Festive and wedding table décor
- Glass vase and lantern fillers
- Gift hampers and presentation boxes
- Retail natural décor sets
- Hotel lobby and spa styling
Natural variation
Every cup is rolled by hand, so cup size, rim curl and spacing vary across the surface. The ivory-blush tone and the dark centre dots differ naturally from ball to ball. These are natural characteristics of handmade and botanical products, not defects; shade, size and grade are confirmed on sample approval.
Care & storage
- Keep in a dry place, away from damp walls, bathrooms and direct sunlight.
- Lift the ball from underneath rather than squeezing the surface pieces.
- Clean with a soft, dry brush; avoid wet cloths and sprays.
- Store in the original carton between uses so the covering is not crushed.
- Unpack promptly on arrival and let the pieces air in a dry room; avoid storing in sealed, humid packaging
To order Sola Crape Ball (SO78), request a wholesale quote or a sample. Packing, customisation and export details are in the tabs above; browse more Sola Flowers or read how we export.
