A plain ivory rose would be the whole story in many sola designs; in the Sola Skin Flower SO70 it is only the centre. The full, many-layered rose sits on a star-like base of pointed outer petals, and those outer petals keep the dark brown skin of the sola stem on their faces, bordered by a pale rim of pith.
The contrast is strong in the product photograph: deep, wood-like brown behind a creamy bloom with slightly ruffled, fibrous edges. The skin shows natural grain and fine streaks, while the rose petals are soft and matte, so the flower combines two very different textures in one head.
This design brings a natural, woodland feel to arrangements and is a good bridge between pure-white sola flowers and darker dried botanicals such as pods, cones and bark. It works as a feature bloom in bowls and wreaths and as a diffuser topper in earthy fragrance ranges. Floral Mongers supplies it as a handmade sola flower for wholesale and export buyers.
Technical specifications
| Product name | Sola Skin Flower |
|---|---|
| Product code / SKU | SO70 |
| Category | Sola Flowers |
| Material | Sola (pith of the shola plant, Aeschynomene aspera) |
| Product type | Sola flower head – rose on skin-finish petal base |
| Processing | Handmade from sola pith with natural outer skin retained on base petals |
| Colour | Natural ivory rose with dark brown skin petals |
| Approx. size | Available on request |
| Flower diameter | Graded in multiple sizes on request |
| Finish & texture | Matte, fibrous rose petals over grained brown skin petals |
| Shape / design | Layered rose centre on a star-shaped ring of pointed outer petals |
| Pieces | Pieces per pack as per buyer requirement |
| Country of origin | India |
| Customisation | Size grading, stem or wick fitting and packing on request |
| Intended applications | Woodland and rustic centrepieces; Wreaths with cones and dried pods; Reed diffuser toppers in earthy ranges; Autumn and winter seasonal décor |
| Care & storage | Store in a dry, well-ventilated place away from humidity and direct sunlight — see care notes below |
Applications
- Woodland and rustic centrepieces
- Wreaths with cones and dried pods
- Reed diffuser toppers in earthy ranges
- Autumn and winter seasonal décor
- Natural gift hamper styling
- Boho wedding table arrangements
- Interior styling for cafés and boutiques
Natural variation
The brown skin is the natural outer layer of the sola, so its depth of colour and grain pattern differ on every petal. Because each rose is shaped by hand, the fullness of the centre and the spread of the pointed petals also vary slightly. These are natural characteristics of handmade and botanical products, not defects; shade, size and grade are confirmed on sample approval.
Care & storage
- Store in a dry, well-ventilated place away from humidity and direct sunlight.
- Handle by the base or outer petals; thin sola petals can crease or chip under pressure.
- Remove dust with a soft brush or a cool air setting on a hair-dryer.
- Keep away from water and damp surfaces, which soften sola pith.
- Unpack promptly on arrival and let the pieces air in a dry room; avoid storing in sealed, humid packaging
To order Sola Skin Flower (SO70), 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.
