sculptural japanese rice bran wax candles - set of 3

Warosoku means Japanese (wa) candle (rosoku). Warosoku are made from plant-based oils and fats such as from sumac or haze, rice bran, canola, or soy. They are known for their particular shape (similar to an anchor) and subtle earthy smell while burning. Their wick is think and made by twisting washi paper (note the washi paper that hiyoko imai uses for her art). We first handpicked warosoku for you at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, Japan, and we've been dreaming of bringing them in again. DAIYO was established in the Takashima county of Shiga Prefecture in 1914. The artisanship has been passed down across four generations, polished and refined as time passes. DAIYO’s Japanese candles are 100% made from natural plant wax.

This is an excerpt from DAIYO's webpage that I loved reading: "The space lit by a Japanese candles is boundless beyond your imagination. A cozy family meal around the dining table, a soak in a warm bath, a contemplative time on the bed as the day draws to an end. The Japanese candle is the best companion in any scenario. The slow burning of the Japanese candle is gentle, yet warms and lights up your life form within."

A sculptural candle made from Japanese rice bran wax with a cotton wick. Each one is cast from a hand-carved original, keeping its subtle textures and gentle asymmetry. As it burns, the shape slowly transforms, filling the room with a calm and poetic atmosphere.

dimensions: w90 x d152 x h32 mm, 3-pc pack

materials: rice bran wax, cotton wick

Never leave a candle unattended!