Papla

03/09/2026

6 inch square Areca plates

25/08/2026

Happy onam 🌼

23/08/2026

Happy Onam 🌼

15/08/2026

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13/08/2026

04/08/2026

Sturdy and durable 10 inch round areca plates.
Papla

31/07/2026

One leaf at a time!!

15/04/2026

Happy Vishu to everyone. ✨🌼

26/02/2026

When we speak about empowerment, we aren't talking about a grand theory. We are talking about the women who walk to our unit every morning from the surrounding village. For many of them, Papla isn't just a workplace. It is a space where their traditional knowledge of the land meets a steady, dignified livelihood.

The precision they use to grade and wash each leaf and the care they take during the heat-pressing process is what makes our tableware premium. We have seen how a single job can change the trajectory of a household. By choosing our plates, you are directly supporting these women as they build better futures for their families, one fallen leaf at a time.

24/02/2026

When we finish pressing our plates, the floor is often covered in curved trimmings of Areca leaf. In a traditional factory, these would be swept away as trash. But in our workshop, we see them as an opportunity. We have started gathering these small offcuts and turning them into rustic, textured name tags for events and weddings.

It is a small detail, but it reflects our bigger commitment to a zero waste life. We believe that if nature took the time to grow it, we should take the time to use it. These name tags are more than just labels. They are a way for us to ensure that every single leaf we collect from the forest floor fulfills its purpose completely before returning to the earth.