Handmade pottery · Oman

Every piece carries a story

Hand-thrown and hand-painted, one cup at a time. Little checkerboards, doodled faces and quiet glazes — made slowly, made to be used.

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shelf of hand-painted papilio mugs and plants

The papilio way

From a lump of clay, a small joy

Nothing here is mass-produced. Each piece is shaped on the wheel, painted by hand, and fired with care — imperfections and all. That's how you know a person made it, for a person.

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Pieces we love

A few favourites — tap through to the shop for everything in stock.

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Orange Cat Keychain

Handmade ceramic orange and white cat keychain with a fish charm.

OMR 2.500

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Cute Caterpillar Cup

Handmade 300 ml handleless ceramic cup shaped like a caterpillar with red accented hands.

OMR 10.000

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Sunny puffer cup

A cheerful handcrafted 350 ml pufferfish cup in sunny golden tones, full of playful personality.

OMR 12.000

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The Flame Sprite Mini Planter with plant

A whimsical, hand thrown fire sprite mini planter comes with a vibrant, spider plant. The perfect little desk companion to spark some daily joy.

OMR 15.000

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What we make

Keychains

Little clay companions for your keys and bags.

Pots

Planters and pots that let your greenery feel at home.

Cups

Handle-free cups for coffee, matcha and everything between.

Espresso

Small cups shaped for your morning shot.

Mugs

Everyday mugs with a comfortable handle and hand-painted detail.

Workshops

Come make something with your hands

Small, warm, beginner-friendly sessions. Choose hand-building your own piece from clay, or painting a ready-made ceramic — and take home something entirely your own.

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