From imagination to creation: the making of hand-carved Balinese pots

Gardensia's long-time friend and partner, Handri, has gone into the pot carving business.  He's teaming up with a master carver and his sons to produce exceptionally well-crafted stone pots for Gardensia.  We've captured the pot carving process in photos so you can see the making of the gorgeous pots you find at Gardensia.

Looking at photos for inspiration

Mapping out the pot design 
(Handri looking on at left)

Sketching the design on the pot with charcoal

Handri watching the master carver's son 

Crane and lotus sketching on urn

Finished crane and lotus urn

Adding finishing touches with a smile

Working in the carving "studio"

Sketching the floral vine circle design

Master carver Wayan beginning to carve

Rough hewn floral vine circle design

Finished floral vine circle urn

Master carver Wayan (left), his son Made (middle), and Gardensia's partner Handri (right)