Takazawa Japanese Candle NANAO (5 pc-pack)
Takazawa Japanese Candle NANAO (5 pc-pack)
Since 1892, Takazawa has been mastering the art of candle making inspired by the nature of Japan. Each candle is made by hand, one at a time to ensure a steady burn and the highest quality using the grace of plants such as the fruits of sumac trees, rice bran and rapeseed flower oil.
Product Details:
Depth 2cm x Height 12cm
Set of 5 candles
Burn duration 110-130 min
NANAO is the name of a city surrounded by sea and mountains and the place where Takazawa candles are made. The five different shapes are inspired by plants that grow in Nanao. Some symbolise certain plant (the shape of NANAO T comes from bamboo), while others are designed to represent the shape of leaves or roots. They are named after a letter of the word 'P-L-A-N-T'. Their organic shape designed to make you feel closer to nature.
Made from the fruits of sumac trees harvested in Kyushu, Japan.
Recommended for dining and relaxing.
Suitable: KOMA Candle Stand M
“A flickering flame has always fascinated us. It might evoke images in our mind, or memories from the past, or perhaps feelings about our primitive nature”
Since 1892, Takazawa has been mastering the art of candle making inspired by the nature of Japan. Each candle is made by hand, one at a time to ensure a steady burn and the highest quality using the grace of plants such as the fruits of sumac trees, rice bran and rapeseed flower oil.
The first candles in Japan were brought from China in the 8th century from the wax derived from plants. The sumac wax was soft and easy to form into the shape of a candle and so by the 16th century it had become the standard material for candle making in Japan.
The city of Nanao, in the Ishikawa Prefecture flourished as a port of call for Kitamae “Northbound Ships” due to its excellent natural pot in the Edo Period (1603-1868) Sumac wax from the Kyushu region and Japanese paper (wa-shi) from Iwami (in the Shimane Prefecture) used for wicks, were brought to Nanao to produce candles. The finished product was then transported throughout Japan by the Kitamae ships. There were many guilds, which made candles in Nanao until the late 19th century. Takazawa Candles however is today the only candle maker that has kept this tradition alive.
Their 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 was no electric lights, light means candles, and a lot of thought was put into making candlelight brighter. Their wick is made from plant-based materials such as dried rush and washi-paper, thus symbolising the beautiful relationship between their ancestors and nature.
