3-5" Manipulated Apple Gourd, Mold Grown Raw Gourd, Flattened Gourd for Ornament Making

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Discover unique Manipulated gourds at Gourd Revival

Take your gourd art to the next level!

We're proud to introduce a new source of inspiration for the gourd craft community! Gourd manipulation is a centuries-old craft, and we source our manipulated gourds from some of the world's most experienced growers. Expect exceptional quality, pristine surfaces, and beautifully defined forms----ready for your next creation.

Things to know before you buy

We're committed to premium product and  services to all customer, please be sure to read the following information about our raw gourds before you order.

Our gourd sizes are measured by height.

Unlike many other gourd suppliers that primarily use diameter to indicate size, we measure our gourds by height---- from the lowest to the highest point of the gourd, excluding the stem. 

Please allow for a variation of up to 1 inch in actual height.

Each gourd has a small hole at the bottom.

Our manipulated gourds are all grown by experienced farmers overseas. To meet import requirements, a small hole is drilled into the bottom of each gourd so the seeds can be removed before shipping. 

The hole is approximately 3/8 inch in diameter and is positioned to minimize its impact on your craft. You cal also explore our blog for creative ways to incorporate or conceal this feature.

Our growers treat gourd manipulation as a serious craft.

Our manipulated gourds come from experienced growers who have refined their techniques over generations. This passion and industry is driven by the tributary demand for the emperors and the royalty family since ancient China. 

Each gourd is individually shaped during its growing cycle, then harvested, cleaned, and hung-to dry before it is ready for crafting. 

Read the full story here>>

The rigorous care in this process produces distinctive forms with smooth and impeccable surface quality. We're excited to bring this specialized craft to your own creative projects.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

Our 3" gourds make wonderful ornaments! You can use any techniques that you are already using on regular gourds, including painting, carving, woodburning or bleaching.

Their flat surfaces make them especially easy to decorate, while their unusual shapes open up all kinds of creative possibilities. 

Check out our blog posts for more inspirations!

The pre-order option give you the opportunity to place an order when we are temporarily out of stock!

You would get 5% discount for ordering early, and you pay half the total amount as deposit. The rest would be automatically charged to your card once the product is shipped. We typically restock every 3 months, you can expect shippment in December, March, June, and September. 

Each gourd has an approximately 3/8 inch hole at the bottom to allow for seed removal before international shipping.

This step is necessary to meet applicable import requirements, so all of our imported manipulated gourds come with a pre-drilled hole.

Looking for ways to cover it or incorporate it into your design? Check out our blog for creative ideas!

If your item is in stock, we will ship your order within 3 business days. 

If you are placing a pre-order because a particular SKU is out of stock, we will ship them at the beginning of December, March, June, or September, whichever is closest to the date you placed the order.

Delivery time depends on the shipping method you select at checkout.

Please email us at Gourdrevival@gmail.com for specific inquiries! We may be able to find the type you are looking for and add it to our next shipment in Dec, Mar, Jun, or Sept.

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