Curio Paper Mache Polka Vase

Handcrafted from textural papier maché, the Curio Paper Mache Polka Vase has a unique aged appearance achieved by adding a clear lacquer to the raw papier maché. We love how it makes this playful piece appear as though it’s from a distant time. Made from recycled newspaper, they are entirely natural and sustainable. First the newspaper is mixed with water, then chalk and tree sap crystals are added to turn the substance into a clay-like material. The pulp is kneaded into chapati-like forms, then rolled and moulded into the sculptural objects we love. There is no firing, no power used, and the process is entirely eco-friendly. Porous in nature, papier maché should not be exposed to liquids.

DETAILS

• Sustainable Papier Maché

   

• Length: 9.5 inches 

   

• Width: 9.5 inches 

   

• Height: 6.75 inches

About Indaba: Indaba is a Zulu word that means "a gathering of people". A lifelong lover of beautiful things, Irene Held started Indaba in 1990. A new South African immigrant to Vancouver she was driven to bring her belief—that life is better when you surround yourself with meaningful things that provide comfort, pleasure, and beauty—to reality. Inspired by her South African roots, she has always had a passion for handicrafts and sought to share her love of handmade design with North Americans. Irene and her daughter Ali travel the world in search of beautiful people, products, and purpose. They have a particular focus on India, with their rich textile heritage and artisanal traditions. They love working with the artisans who hand make each item and bring their vision to life.