The Sola Crape Ball Skin SO82 shares its cup-covered construction with the plain Crape Ball, but the finish changes its character completely. Each small rolled cup keeps a band of brown sola skin on its outer rim, so every opening is edged in a darker, frilled line.
In the photographs this creates a two-tone pattern: pale cream cup interiors framed by irregular brown edges, with small dark dots visible deep inside some cups. The rims are ragged and slightly curled, which gives the ball a rustic, almost bark-like texture. Gallery shots show the balls in a wooden bowl, on burlap and on wood, beside dried gypsophila.
This is the more earthy option for bowl fillers, harvest and winter décor, and natural-themed hampers, where it pairs well with cones, pods and wood slices. It can also be scented with fragrance oils. Floral Mongers supplies it as a dried botanical décor item in counted packs for wholesale and export buyers.
Technical specifications
| Product name | Sola Crape Ball Skin |
|---|---|
| Product code / SKU | SO82 |
| Category | Sola Flowers |
| Material | Sola (pith of the shola plant, Aeschynomene aspera) |
| Product type | Sola decorative ball – rolled cups with skin rims |
| Processing | Handmade; rolled sola cups with natural skin applied over a round core |
| Colour | Natural cream with brown skin edges |
| Approx. size | Available on request |
| Ball diameter | Graded in multiple sizes on request |
| Finish & texture | Open cups with frilled, bark-like brown 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 and mixed sets on request |
| Intended applications | Rustic bowl and tray fillers; Harvest and winter seasonal décor; Natural hampers with cones and pods; Scented décor with fragrance oils |
| Care & storage | Keep in a dry place, away from damp walls, bathrooms and direct sunlight — see care notes below |
Applications
- Rustic bowl and tray fillers
- Harvest and winter seasonal décor
- Natural hampers with cones and pods
- Scented décor with fragrance oils
- Lantern and jar fillers
- Farmhouse shelf styling
- Retail rustic décor assortments
Natural variation
The brown skin is the natural outer layer of the sola, so its width and shade differ on every cup. Cup size and rim curl vary with handwork, giving each ball its own pattern. 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 Skin (SO82), 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.
