AN ARTIFACT IN WHICH POWER RESTS
art studio by Alex Vimana
WE WERE SHOWCASING OUR MASTERPIECE AT INDEX DUBAI 2025
40.000.000 YEAR OLD
Introducing QALB AL-ARD — the Soul of the Earth.
A sanctuary of silence. A sculpture of time. A ritual of rebirth.
Forged by the Earth over 40 million years ago, this one-of-a-kind bathtub is crafted from a single monolithic slab of petrified wood — a material born during the Eocene epoch and preserved through millennia of geological alchemy. Each mineral vein and fossilized ring tells a story written by volcanoes, forests, and ancient rains.
More than a bathtub, this is an artifact of power and origin.
Its intricate grain patterns are not just beautiful — they are the fingerprints of time itself. Rich amber and volcanic tones echo the primal heart of nature, while the refined silhouette, carved by master artisans, embodies modern sophistication and timeless design.
To bathe in this vessel is to enter communion with the Earth’s memory — to cleanse not only the body, but the spirit. It is a personal ritual in a place of power, designed for those who seek beauty with meaning, and objects that transcend luxury to become legacy.
QALB AL-ARD by Alex Vimana, Relictium Studio
A sacred union of nature, history, and human mastery.
A sanctuary of silence. A sculpture of time. A ritual of rebirth.
Forged by the Earth over 40 million years ago, this one-of-a-kind bathtub is crafted from a single monolithic slab of petrified wood — a material born during the Eocene epoch and preserved through millennia of geological alchemy. Each mineral vein and fossilized ring tells a story written by volcanoes, forests, and ancient rains.
More than a bathtub, this is an artifact of power and origin.
Its intricate grain patterns are not just beautiful — they are the fingerprints of time itself. Rich amber and volcanic tones echo the primal heart of nature, while the refined silhouette, carved by master artisans, embodies modern sophistication and timeless design.
To bathe in this vessel is to enter communion with the Earth’s memory — to cleanse not only the body, but the spirit. It is a personal ritual in a place of power, designed for those who seek beauty with meaning, and objects that transcend luxury to become legacy.
QALB AL-ARD by Alex Vimana, Relictium Studio
A sacred union of nature, history, and human mastery.
More than art — a sanctuary of pure indulgence.
Polished to perfection, shaped for comfort, and generously sized for deep, immersive relaxation.
A timeless ritual of renewal, carved from eternity.
Here, luxury is not just seen — it is felt.
Every detail is designed to elevate bathing into a ritual of indulgence and serenity, turning every moment into a return to oneself.
LUXURIOUS
THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD
It is a calling. A ritual. A heritage.
True luxury is not created – it is discovered. It lives in stone, in wood, in the silent proportion of a form that holds meaning.
What I create It is a place of silence, strength and presence. It is a return to origin.
True luxury is not created – it is discovered. It lives in stone, in wood, in the silent proportion of a form that holds meaning.
What I create It is a place of silence, strength and presence. It is a return to origin.
By Alex Vimana
WHERE NATURE BECOMES LEGACY.
Origin: Indonesia
Age: 40.000.000 years
Weight: 2900 kg
Size: L273 x W99 x H73
SOLID PETRIFIED WOOD
Petrified wood is a natural fossil, formed when trees are buried under sediment and shielded from decay by lack of oxygen and biological activity. Over time, mineral-rich groundwater seeps through the layers, gradually replacing the organic matter with silica, calcite, pyrite, or other minerals like opal. This process preserves the original structure in stunning detail — from bark to cellular patterns.
The age of petrified wood ranges from 20 to as much as 690 million years.
The age of petrified wood ranges from 20 to as much as 690 million years.
HISTORY
It's difficult to overestimate how galvanizing the significance and origin of this material is. This is genuinely a fossil from prehistory and a relic of our Earth as well. And we spent 8 months searching for the perfect log, excavating and 4 more months turning the wood into a piece of art with significance not only in its origin but now in its sheer sublimity.
While it took us a year to create our product, the Earth did most of the work by processing this particular log for millions of years since it's been left to the ground. During that unimaginable time the log would witness entire species disappear, cataclysms erupt and humans evolve, collecting all this refined energy from the Earths power
If for any reason you are still not convinced in the exclusiveness of what is before you, think about this. The Earth has a limited supply of these artifacts and they are dwindling fast. In 5-7 years petrified wood on Earth might come to an end. Making every existing sample a unique and valuable case. This stops being a simple work of art and becomes an investment with only a rising future.
ANTIQUITY
40 MILLION YEARS OF CREATION
INVESTMENT
THE
UNIQUENESS
UNIQUENESS
THE UNIQUE PIECE
ABUNDANCE ITSELF
This extraordinary bathtub is the crown jewel of any luxury residence or world-class hotel suite.
Sculpted from 40-million-year-old petrified wood, it is not merely rare — it is one of a kind.
Its presence transforms space into sanctuary, offering a deeply indulgent bathing experience that lingers long after the water fades.
Created for those who accept nothing but the finest, this piece is the pinnacle of design, rarity, and refinement.
With a value of $2 million, it is not just an object — it is an investment in timeless beauty and sculptural prestige.
At Relictium, we are deeply committed to sustainability.
Our petrified wood is ethically sourced with the utmost respect for nature, and each bathtub is handcrafted by master artisans who honor the ancient material they shape.
A relic of the Earth. A ritual of restoration.
For those who collect not just luxury — but legacy.
Sculpted from 40-million-year-old petrified wood, it is not merely rare — it is one of a kind.
Its presence transforms space into sanctuary, offering a deeply indulgent bathing experience that lingers long after the water fades.
Created for those who accept nothing but the finest, this piece is the pinnacle of design, rarity, and refinement.
With a value of $2 million, it is not just an object — it is an investment in timeless beauty and sculptural prestige.
At Relictium, we are deeply committed to sustainability.
Our petrified wood is ethically sourced with the utmost respect for nature, and each bathtub is handcrafted by master artisans who honor the ancient material they shape.
A relic of the Earth. A ritual of restoration.
For those who collect not just luxury — but legacy.
details
PHOTO GALLERY
CHRONICLES
A Rare 17-Ton Discovery
It took us eight months to find a suitable log — the most challenging stage of the entire journey.
The original piece weighed 17 tons.
What made this step so difficult is that most petrified logs tend to crack or split due to millions of years of tectonic movement.
Finding one intact was a rare and extraordinary event.
It took us eight months to find a suitable log — the most challenging stage of the entire journey.
The original piece weighed 17 tons.
What made this step so difficult is that most petrified logs tend to crack or split due to millions of years of tectonic movement.
Finding one intact was a rare and extraordinary event.
CONTACT:
WA: +62 877 614 60 486
Telegram: @vimana
Email: av@relictium.com
https://www.instagram.com/qalb_al_ard/
Telegram: @vimana
Email: av@relictium.com
https://www.instagram.com/qalb_al_ard/
WE ARE A PARTICIPANT IN THE EXHIBITION IN DUBAI INDEX 2025
Photo from the exhibition in INDEX 2025
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