A robust, wide-shouldered terracotta vessel featuring a tapered base and a short, cylindrical neck flanked by two asymmetrical looped handles. The piece is distinguished by the application of thick, stark white natural fiber cord, which is meticulously hand-wrapped around both handles and encased in a broad horizontal band around the center of the bulbous body. This tactile element, inspired by traditional Balinese Tali (binding) techniques used in ceremonial craft, provides a clean, textile-like contrast against the smooth, sun-baked clay. Finished in a uniform burnt sienna wash, the vessel balances its primitive, functional silhouette with a modern, high-contrast decorative treatment that emphasizes the harmony between elemental fired earth and raw, unrefined fibers.
Hand-shaped Decorative Vessel
Terracotta (Clay) and Natural Fiber
Pilin (Coiling) and Assemblage
Polished matte finish with hand-wrapped fiber accents
Burnt Sienna and Stark White