A bridesmaid gift should feel personal, last well beyond the wedding day and be small enough to carry home. A hand-painted Kashmiri papier-mâché jewellery box ticks all three. Each one is shaped from paper pulp and painted freehand in our workshop in Srinagar, so every bridesmaid receives a piece that is genuinely one of a kind, and the box goes on holding her rings and earrings for years.
Why a papier-mâché box makes a good bridesmaid gift
- Useful after the wedding. A small box is the right size for rings, studs and the earrings she wore on the day.
- Light to travel with. Papier-mâché weighs very little, so it is easy to pack for a destination wedding.
- Each one is different. Because every box is painted by hand, you can match colours to your wedding palette while each bridesmaid still gets her own piece.
- Gift-ready. The lacquered finish and painted lid look special straight out of the box.
Ideas by budget
Under $35
Small heart-shaped and floral boxes make a sweet thank-you. Try our Hazara heart boxes, the small Chinar jewellery box or the classic bridesmaid gift box. For a ring or a pair of studs, the hand-painted earring box is made to order.
Under $50
Our small bird boxes are the most popular choice. Each is painted with songbirds among flowers in the Gul-o-Bulbul design, and some carry real 24K gold strokes, such as the Blue Garden ring box. The Goldfinch box and the Pink Peony box suit spring and summer weddings. Browse more in gifts under $50.
For the maid of honour
Choose something a little larger, such as our 7 × 4 inch boxes, with room for bangles and a watch, or the gold-painted necklace gift boxes.
Choosing boxes for the whole bridal party
Our small boxes are painted in colour series, so you can pick several from the same series (blue, green or rose, for example) for a coordinated look where every box is still unique. If you need a larger matching set or particular colours, ask us on live chat about a custom order. Made-to-order pieces take 20–45 working days before dispatch, so plan ahead; ready-to-ship boxes leave the workshop in 1–3 working days.
Caring for the boxes
Dust with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water and direct heat. That is all papier-mâché needs to keep its colour and shine.
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