These scented candles are inspired by the landscapes and seasonal scenes of Japan and are handmade from natural materials such as urushi (lacquer from tree sap) and soy wax. Each ceramic holder is a handcrafted pieces Shigaraki-yaki, produced in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, in one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns.
The holders are designed to be refillable, with replacement candles available to prolong their use. The candles are available in three scents: Akikaze, Miyamagi and Kimorigaki.
Akikaze
A floral and woody fragrance inspired by Jijū, one of the incenses from Mukusa no Takimono—a set of six kneaded incenses from the Heian period (794-1185). The scent evokes the autumn breeze and the bittersweet passing of the seasons. Top and middle notes include tuberose, while the base is sweet and spicy with amber and clove.
The holder features brushstrokes on pale yellow clay, expressing the movement of wind through the air.
Miyamagi
A woody fragrance reflecting the mountainous, forested landscapes of Japan. Earthy top and middle notes, including patchouli, evoke fresh pine needles, while base notes of sandalwood and oakmoss suggest trees growing deep within the forest.
The holder features a dark glaze contrasted by the natural texture of the clay, recalling the depth of the woodland floor.
Kimorigaki
A fruity and musky fragrance inspired by kimorigaki, the custom of leaving one or two persimmons on the tree after harvest in the hope of an abundant yield the following year. The scent blends the sweetness of persimmons in the top and middle notes with a wintry base of musk and cedarwood.
The holder features a white-to-black gradation, inspired by snowfall at the end of the persimmon harvest.
