The Craft Hotel Ubud

Object No. TER-038
Geometric Mandala Glass Mosaic Vase
Physical Description:

This hand-shaped terracotta vessel features a deep, rounded bowl-like form crafted through traditional Pilin coiling, with its entire exterior transformed by an intricate Mozaik surface treatment. The design consists of thousands of hand-set glass shards arranged into a series of repeating, kaleidoscopic mandala patterns and four-petaled floral motifs that wrap seamlessly around the vessel. These crystalline elements utilize a gradient of cerulean and sky blue tones contrasted against obsidian black and alabaster white tiles, all anchored by a matte grey grout that provides a stone-like texture. The composition reflects a contemporary Balinese artisanal focus on repetitive geometric symmetry and light-reflecting materials, resulting in a sophisticated decorative object that masks its earthy clay core with a vibrant, architectural glass skin.

Classification:

Hand-shaped Decorative Vessel

Material:

Terracotta (Clay) and Glass

Technique:

Pilin (Coiling) and Mozaik (Mosaic) Assemblage

Surface Treatment:

Inlaid glass tiling with a matte grey grout

Color Palette:

Obsidian Black, Cerulean Blue, Sky Blue, and Alabaster White