Takazawa Candle - Duck Candle Snuffer

$30.00

TAKAZAWA CANDLE creates traditional Japanese candles, called "WA-ROUSOKU," made from natural waxes. They established their candle-making business back in 1892 in the city of Nanao, Ishikawa Pref., Japan. When using Japanese candles, you may occasionally cut the black burnt part of the wick down to adjust the size of the flame. This cute-looking duck snuffer is specifically designed for this purpose.

Country: JapanTakazawa
Dimension: 4.1/8"W x 1"D x 1/2"H
Material: Brass

ABOUT TAKAZAWA CANDLE

Since 1892, the candle making company Takazawa Candle has been providing the candlelight in harmony with nature from Japan.

The first candles in Japan were brought in from China in the 8th century and made from bees wax. Bees wax, as a material, it was not familiar to our ancestors so they tried to make candles 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.

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.

Our 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 symbolizing the beautiful relationship between our ancestors and nature.

The powerful flame, flickering from the simple silhouette of a candle, producing shadows in a room, creates a great atmosphere that makes you feel relaxed while you spend time with your family and close friends.