Home decor and piggy banks: plaster, ceramic and gift ideas

Small decor pieces make a room feel cosier and make an inexpensive gift that people remember. The “Decor & piggy banks” section of the Dona catalogue has 22 items, priced from 62,000 to 173,250 UZS. Most are handmade plaster stands for jewelry and small things; the rest are piggy banks. Below we explain how to choose them and how to look after them.

What plaster decor stands are for#

A decorative stand keeps small things on a table or shelf in order. You put rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, a watch, keys or cosmetics on it. Some models come as a set of a flat tray and a small bowl. They suit a bedside table, a dressing room or a desk.

The stands in the catalogue are handmade from plaster. Plaster is light, pleasant to touch and easy to cast in any shape and colour. It has two drawbacks, though: it is brittle, so it breaks or chips if dropped, and it is porous, so it soaks up water and oil.

Caring for plaster#

Do not wet plaster items or scrub them with a damp cloth. Dust them with a dry soft cloth or a brush. Spilled perfume, cream or nail polish can leave a stain, so it is better to keep cosmetics in a separate bowl. If the stand will sit in a bathroom or another damp place, ask the seller whether it is sealed with varnish: unsealed plaster absorbs moisture.

A handmade piece may differ slightly in colour and shape from the photo, and that is normal. If the listing says “various models”, check in advance exactly which model and colour you will receive.

Piggy banks: a gift for a child or an adult#

A piggy bank is the simplest way to teach a child to save. The catalogue has piggy banks shaped like a turtle, a penguin and a honey barrel. A ceramic piggy bank is heavier and more stable but will break if it falls, so in a small child’s room put it on a high shelf.

Before buying, ask one thing: is there a stopper on the bottom for taking the money out? With no stopper, the only way to get the money is to break the piggy bank. Some people like that as a tradition; others prefer one they can reuse.

All items are in the decor and piggy banks section. For gift ideas, read our guide to choosing a gift without leaving home. For a bigger present, see how to choose a tableware set.

Real prices (Dona, October 2026)#

Prices are taken from the app catalogue as of 13 October 2026. A seller can change a price at any time; the current price and availability are shown on the product page in the app.

• Stands for decor and jewelry — plaster, various models — 62,000 UZS. The cheapest option.
• Ceramic turtle-shaped piggy bank — red and pink, with a slot on top — 70,000 UZS.
• A piggy bank for saving money — penguin-shaped, pink — 70,000 UZS.
• Stands for decor and jewelry in red color with gold trim — plaster, various models — 135,000 UZS.
• Jewelry stand — for decor and gifts, plaster, handmade — 173,250 UZS.

What to check on a live stream#

It is hard to judge size from a photo. On a live stream, ask the seller to hold the item in their hand or put a phone next to it, so the size becomes clear. Have them show the edges and surface of a plaster stand up close: there should be no cracks or chipped paint. Ask them to turn the piggy bank over to show whether it has a stopper. Type “Which colour and model will I get?” in the chat to get the answer in advance.