Handmade OUOBO paper pottery

Why we make conical pots

The Shape That Never Goes Out of Fashion

Timeless design, made for plants and shaped for a more efficient journey from workshop to store.

Timeless by design

A shape chosen with purpose

Flowerpot shapes come and go. Trends change, fashions evolve and new designs appear every season.

Yet one shape has remained timeless: the simple conical flowerpot.

We choose this shape for a reason. It is not the result of following a trend, but of understanding what a flowerpot needs to do.

The conical shape gives roots the space they need while making the pot strong, stable and practical. Its advantages go far beyond the plant itself.

OUOBO handmade paper pots

Simple geometry

One enduring form creates benefits at every stage: production, storage, packaging and transport.

Made to work better

Maximum efficiency, with less waste

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Less material
The tapered shape requires less raw material than many more complex forms. That means lower production costs and a lighter product, without compromising strength or function.
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More efficient production
Its simple geometry makes the pot easier and more efficient to produce. Fewer complicated forms and processes keep production streamlined and consistent.
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Space-saving
The pots naturally nest inside one another, allowing many pots to occupy very little volume. This makes storage and handling considerably more efficient.
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Less packaging
Because the pots nest, less packaging is needed to protect and transport them. More products fit together while using fewer boxes and less protective material.
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Lower transport impact
A compact, lightweight and nestable product means more pots per shipment. This lowers transport costs per pot and helps reduce the environmental impact of worldwide distribution.
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Better value
Savings in material, production, packaging, storage and transport ultimately benefit our customers. They let us offer a beautifully handmade, sustainable product at a competitive price.

A lasting choice

It simply works

Other shapes may be fashionable for a season, but the conical flowerpot has never needed to follow fashion. It endures because it simply works.

Timeless design. Maximum efficiency. Less waste. Better value.

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Recycled paper used to make OUOBO pots