— 01Research & Hand Sketches
Every figure begins with field research and pencil sketches — inspired by temple carvings and guardian iconography.
Handcrafted in Celuk, Bali · Sterling Silver 925
Tu te souviens
The word souvenir comes from the French "tu te souviens" — "you remember." Each Mythical Figure is not a trinket, but a keepsake: an object that carries memory, not trend.
The Five Figures
Guardians of Balinese myth
Each figure in the collection is drawn from the living mythology of Bali — deities, warriors, and temple guardians who have watched over the island for centuries.
i.
Barong
The Guardian of LightThe most beloved of Bali's mythological figures, Barong stands for protection, courage, and the eternal harmony between good and evil. He is the protector who guards the island's people from malevolent spirits.
In Balinese belief, Barong reminds us that light cannot exist without shadow — and that balance, not victory, is the true mark of a guardian.
ii.
Hanoman
The Divine WarriorDrawn from the Ramayana epic, Hanoman is the white monkey warrior — agile, fearless, and devoted. He embodies strength, loyalty, and purity of heart, and stands for truth and justice against all odds.
Balinese tradition teaches that Hanoman's greatest power is humility: strength flows from devotion, not domination.
iii.
Dewi Sri
Goddess of Rice & ProsperityWorshipped in every rice field and home across Bali, Dewi Sri is the goddess of fertility, abundance, and nourishment. She unites land, water, and sky, and her spirit lives in every grain that sustains the island.
She is a reminder that patience and gratitude — not haste — are what bring true growth, in the fields and in the heart.
iv.
Lion
The Spirit of BraveryThe lion appears throughout Balinese temple carvings and ceremonial dress as a symbol of courage and noble leadership — fierce, but never cruel. He guards the soul from fear and uncertainty.
To carry the lion is to be reminded that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act in spite of it.
v.
Dwarapala
Keeper of the Sacred GatePosted at the entrance of temples across Bali, Dwarapala stands guard where the material world meets the divine. With fierce eyes and a steady stance, he defends the sacred against negativity and distraction.
He invites those who pass into discipline, focus, and spiritual awareness — a quiet reminder that every threshold is worth honouring.
The CraftFrom digital sketch
From digital sketch
to molten silver
Every Mythical Figure passes through twelve stages — from a pencil sketch in Ubud, through 3D modelling and wax printing in Belgium, to the final engraving in Celuk village. It is the first time CAD design and 3D printing have been combined with Bali's ancestral lost-wax casting.
A first for Bali
From computer to silver.
Every figure begins in 3D software — sculpted digitally in Brussels, printed in wax in Belgium, cast in silver by the master craftsmen of Celuk village in Bali. It is the first time this fusion of CAD modelling, 3D printing and Balinese lost-wax casting has been brought together — a dialogue between centuries of ritual and the precision of modern design.
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— 02Digital 3D Modeling
From pencil sketch to pixels. Using 3D modeling software, every line and curve is shaped with precision.
— 033D Printing the Wax Model
The digital design is printed in wax at Materialise in Leuven, Belgium, then cast in brass for transport to Bali.
— 04Preparing the Silicone Mold
The brass model is surrounded by liquid silicone, pressed under heat, then cut open to reveal a perfect negative.
— 05Filling the Mold with Wax
An injection machine forces warm wax into every fine cavity, capturing even the smallest textures of the original.
— 06Wax Tree Assembly
Each wax figure is inspected, cleaned, and attached to a central stem — the tree through which silver will later flow.
— 07Pouring Plaster into the Cylinder
The wax tree is encased in heat-resistant plaster, vacuumed to remove air bubbles, and left to harden.
— 08Burning Out the Wax
Inside a high-temperature kiln, the wax melts away — the ancient lost-wax process at its essential moment.
— 09Melting and Pouring the Silver
Pure 925 sterling silver is melted until it glows, then poured into the preheated cylinder. Fire and precision meet.
— 10Cooling the Silver Tree in Water
The cylinder is immersed in cold water. Steam bursts upward and the silver tree appears in its true metal form.
— 11Cleaning and Polishing
Each silver figure is cleaned and polished by hand — files, rotary tools, and brushes reveal the craftsmanship beneath.
— 12Engraving and Final Assembly
Each figure receives its engraved mark of authenticity, then is assembled by hand onto its signature black cord.
A meeting of two traditions
The fusion you've just seen is rare. Belgian 3D design, printed in wax at Materialise in Leuven, cast in brass for transport, then shipped to the silversmiths of Celuk — a village that has practiced lost-wax casting for generations.
The silversmiths of Celuk confirmed it had never been done before in Bali. Mythical Figures of Bali™ is the first project to bring CAD modelling and 3D printing together with Balinese lost-wax casting — digital precision meeting ancient ritual, achieving a level of detail no hand alone could create.
Mark of authenticity
Every piece is signed.
Each Mythical Figure carries a laser engraving on the back — the ornate brand mark, the ™ symbol, and the international 925 hallmark that certifies sterling silver. Quiet proof that what you hold is the real thing.
The Makers
Two worlds, one piece
A Belgian designer and a Balinese silversmith — a collaboration between digital precision and the craft of Celuk village.
The Designer
Jean-Pierre Bobbaers
Belgian designer based between Brussels and Bali. Founder of IMAGINIF, an architecture and design agency. Mythical Figures of Bali™ is his tribute to the island that has inspired him since 2016.
The Silversmith
Eddy Santana
Son of a Celuk silversmith. Twenty years of experience at the fire. The quiet orchestrator behind every piece — guiding casting, polishing, and assembly across a trusted network of artisans in his village.
Each figure is more than an object.
It is a memory you can carry.