The Craft Hotel Ubud

Object No. TER-013
Net-Wrapped Terracotta Sphere
Physical Description:

A bulbous, near-spherical terracotta vessel featuring a short, unadorned conical neck and a wide rim that highlights the raw, porous quality of the hand-pinched clay. The body is entirely encased in a complex web of Tali Bagu (traditional bark fiber) cordage, hand-knotted using an Anyaman netting technique to create a rhythmic, open-weave overlay. This structural mesh provides an organic, high-relief texture that contrasts with the smooth, earthy tan surface of the terracotta, evoking the functional beauty of Balinese maritime floats and traditional storage jars. The natural, sun-dried color of the fiber against the warm clay base emphasizes a rustic, hand-wrought aesthetic that celebrates the intersection of forest-harvested cordage and elemental earth.

Classification:

Hand-shaped Decorative Vessell

Material:

Terracotta (Clay) and Tali Bagu (Bark Rope/Fiber)

Technique:

Pilin (Coiling) and Anyaman (Net Weaving/Knotting)

Surface Treatment:

Natural matte clay finish with an exterior hand-knotted fiber mesh

Color Palette:

Earthy Ochre, Sun-bleached Tan, and Raw Umber