The Craft Hotel Ubud

Object No. IRO-007
Spotted Iron Canine Candle Holder
Physical Description:

A stylized, sitting canine sculpture meticulously crafted from hand-cut iron sheets using traditional Pandai Besi techniques, featuring an oversized, rounded snout and playful, floppy ears. The obsidian-black body is defined by a dense arrangement of hand-punched circular perforations, each ringed in stark white paint to create a bold, rhythmic spotted pattern that allows light to filter through the hollow frame. A vibrant crimson collar provides a sharp focal point at the neck, while one of the hind legs is designed with a discrete hinge, opening to reveal an internal platform specifically sized for a T-light candle. This charming piece, inspired by a cherished pet, transforms from a whimsical sculptural figure into an ambient light source, casting soft, dappled shadows through its perforated metallic hide.

Classification:

Functional Metal Decor

Material:

Iron

Technique:

Pandai Besi (Iron-smithing), Perforating, and Assemblage

Surface Treatment:

Hand-punched perforations with a polished enamel finish

Color Palette:

Obsidian Black, Stark White, and Crimson Red