This jali marble tea light holder is a pure white marble cylinder, hand-carved with traditional pierced fretwork to turn a simple tea light into a patterned wash of light. Clean in overall form and intricate in detail, it features a precise lattice wrapping the body in a repeating geometric pattern. The fretwork is cut through the stone to create depth and shadow, while the upper section remains smooth and solid around the candle opening. When lit, the perforations release a soft glow through the lattice, subtle in daylight and more pronounced after dark. The original De Ferranti design is intended as a refined interior object for bathrooms, bedside tables, consoles and hospitality settings, and it is available by commission in alternative stones, lattice patterns, heights and diameters.

Jali Marble Tea Light Holder and Fretwork

The jali marble tea light holder works by balancing material and void. White marble gives the object weight and a quiet surface, while the pierced pattern breaks that mass into a rhythm of openings. Its closest companion is the taller Jali Column Marble Candle Holder, which uses a different proportion and lattice. For the wider craft context, De Ferranti’s Jali Screens in Marble Stone Metal & Wood collection explores pierced work across larger panels and different materials.

Using Pierced Marble with Candlelight

Placement should allow the openwork to be read from more than one angle. A darker surrounding surface can emphasise the cut-through pattern, while pale stone or plaster creates a quieter tonal composition. When specifying commissioned holders, pattern density, stone colour, diameter and height should be reviewed together. Small differences in natural stone will remain visible and can contribute to the individual character of each piece.

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