Shandong Papier Bucket
These charming and rare Papier Buckets hail from Shandong Province, one of China's oldest cultural centres and the ancestral home of Confucius. Crafted by hand using papier-mâché and clay slip techniques, these buckets were traditionally used during festivals and ceremonial occasions, often to hold grain offerings, water, or small daily-use items in the home.
Their beauty lies in their humble materiality and vivid folk art decoration, each one adorned with intricate block-printed paper motifs symbolising good fortune, prosperity, livestock, and seasonal blessings. They are light yet strong, and utterly unique — a celebration of the intersection between rural functionality and expressive artistry.
Each bucket has layers of story embedded into its form — from the re-used newsprint inside to the hand-applied lacquer wash that once protected it from water damage.
These vessels add a soft, handmade element to any space. Use them:
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As planters for dried or faux foliage
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For storing kindling, rolled towels, or market bags
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Grouped in a trio for a collected, folk-inspired vignette
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On open shelving to inject personality and heritage into minimalist rooms
Dimensions (cm): TBC
Colour/Hue: Off White, Black, Blue, Multi
Material: papier-mâché and clay slip
Care Instructions: Wipe with a dry cloth
Original Use: Festivals and ceremonial occasions
Origin: Shandong Province, China
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