Daiyo Mini Rice Bran Wax Candles NEW - MAY/JUNE 2019

Daiyo Mini Rice Bran Wax Candles NEW - MAY/JUNE 2019Tiny rice bran wax candles Komenuka Rousoku sold as a set of 10 earthy colours tucked nicely in Daiyo's original lidded box. The story behind the iconic cat trying to catch a mouse illustrated on the box is that as the Japanese candles use natural wax which mice love, it is said that every Japanese candle maker has always had a cat to keep the mice away. Each tiny candle burns for 15 minutes, so they are great for a quick meditation or for a mini

Mr Ifuji started making these classic oval boxes (or pantry boxes) in 2005 using the original templates and traditional techniques used by The Shakers which they had used since the 19th century

Also available in black

These traditional Japanese  wa-rousoku candles are crafted from 100% sumac wax

the earrings are made with sterling silver 925 and gold plated with 24KGP

which are crafted entirely by hand without the use of molds

combining the above four different natural fibers with the right weaving style

Designs are created by a young local designer Katsunobu Yoshida and all chair mats are produced by skilled artisans of Yonezawa Dantsu using hand-weaving machines

also available in Black and White

can be stirred up with water and can be recrafted into different shapes afresh

5cm / US Women 6

A simple Nambu Tetsu cast iron candle holder designed by Hisao Iwashimizu and handcrafted in Iwate Prefecture

Even if you do not read Japanese