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Large Cactus Candle Holder Handmade in Tumbaga by Romoherrera

About the Item

Inspired by the shapes and form of the desert, this organic candleholder is made out of aged Tumbaga. 100% hand made by expert craftsmen, each sheet of metal is hand hammered, cut and bent using metal and wood as a last to give each twist and fold. Due to the strict handmade policy in our workshops, although replicable, each piece is one of its kind, no hammer blow or bend can be replicated exactly. Cristina Romo, Third generation in a family of Designers, daughter of Emilia Castillo, as a child she began drawing and developed interest in the world of Silversmithing. Using ancestral techniques passed on by her family, Cristina reinterprets the traditional art of silversmithing and brings a creative and modern twist to metalwork at the ROMOHERRERA Workshops, with her husband Architect and designer Eduardo Herrera as her partner. Today, scenes and elements from every day life and ever-evolving nature inspire her designs.
  • Creator:
    Cristina Romo
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    420 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (450 mm)Width: 12.6 in (320 mm)Depth: 7.88 in (200 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Ciudad De México, MX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3552222740392
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