The Story
The Tohaku candle is an homage to the pine tree paintings of Nanao City. The burn time is 130 minutes. Shown with the small koma candle stand, not included.
Takazawa candles are made by melting sumac wax over a wood fire. The wick is made by winding dried rushes around hollow cord of wa-shi (Japanese paper). The hollow core of the wick allows oxygen to be drawn up from the bottom so that the flame consumes more melted wax, thus increasing the combustion power and creating a powerful flame. The shape of the candle is made by pouring melted wax into wooden or metallic molds. After the wax has set, it is removed from the molds and finish shaping by hand with a small knife.
Takazawa candles' flames are bigger and brighter than other companies. The flame comes from a special wick made from a unique recipe dating back to the 16th century, and it is the symbol of ancestral wisdom. At a time when there were no electric lights, light means candles, and a lot of thought was put into making candlelight brighter. Our wick is made from plant-based materials such as dried rush and washi-paper, thus symbolising the beautiful relationship between our ancestors and nature.
Details & Craftsmanship
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Description
The Tohaku candle is an homage to the pine tree paintings of Nanao City. The burn time is 130 minutes. Shown with the small koma candle stand, not included.
Takazawa candles are made by melting sumac wax over a wood fire. The wick is made by winding dried rushes around hollow cord of wa-shi (Japanese paper). The hollow core of the wick allows oxygen to be drawn up from the bottom so that the flame consumes more melted wax, thus increasing the combustion power and creating a powerful flame. The shape of the candle is made by pouring melted wax into wooden or metallic molds. After the wax has set, it is removed from the molds and finish shaping by hand with a small knife.
Takazawa candles' flames are bigger and brighter than other companies. The flame comes from a special wick made from a unique recipe dating back to the 16th century, and it is the symbol of ancestral wisdom. At a time when there were no electric lights, light means candles, and a lot of thought was put into making candlelight brighter. Our wick is made from plant-based materials such as dried rush and washi-paper, thus symbolising the beautiful relationship between our ancestors and nature.
