Raos Snack Bowl: Glass Meets Natural Root Wood
The Raos Snack Bowl is much more than just a practical vessel for snacks – it invites you to consciously enjoy the moment and celebrate small breaks. Its name Raos comes from Bali and means "delicious" – a fitting motto for this special bowl.
Whether nuts, dried fruits, pralines, or other small delicacies: The turquoise glass bowl sits securely on a natural root wood base, combining gentle transparency with the rugged beauty of the wood. Even without contents, it is a stylish eye-catcher that brings art and nature into harmony.
The glass component is removable and can be effortlessly cleaned. The characteristic unevenness of the wooden base tells of traditional craftsmanship and makes each bowl an individual unique piece.
The Balinese Glass Melting Art – A Play of Fire and Wood
In Bali, craftsmanship is closely intertwined with nature. Melting glass directly onto root wood is an art form that impressively makes this connection visible.
With great finesse, the glass is heated until it becomes liquid and malleable. The hot glass mass is then carefully poured onto the wooden base, where it follows the natural contours, fills in depressions, and encloses the edges.
As the glass cools, it takes on the individual shape of the wood. After grinding and polishing, the bowl shines in crystal-clear beauty – a true one-of-a-kind.
Product Details – Raos Snack Bowl
- Material: Hand-blown glass on natural root wood
- Weight: approx. 1.3 kg
- Diameter of the bowl: 10 cm
- Height: approx. 45 cm
- Base area: approx. 25 x 25 cm, depending on root shape
- Usage: Perfect for snacks, sweets, and small treats
- Application area: Stylish table decoration for living and dining areas
Dealer Note
Manik Rupa
A special store with a touching story: The owner, already around 70 years old, keeps the tradition of Balinese glass art alive on his own. As there are hardly any successors, it is becoming increasingly difficult for him to continue the manufactory.
His works, artistically melted glass objects on impressively large roots, have a unique style. This combination of root wood and glass fascinates and makes each piece a valuable treasure. We hope that this unique craftsmanship will be preserved for a long time!
Handmade & Uniqueness
Each Raos Snack Bowl is made entirely by hand. The combination of natural materials and traditional melting techniques leads to individual differences in structure and details – thus creating a true unique piece that brings Balinese craftsmanship to life.
Learn more about the craftsmanship and why perfection is not always the goal here.
