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Pressed Flowers Pillar Candle

Pressed Flowers Pillar Candle

£11.00 GBP
£11.00 GBP
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  • Handmade in the Indian subcontinent
  • Made by women artisans
  • Free UK delivery over £85

Hand poured soy wax pillar candles embeshilled with real flowers from the Himalayan foothills. Each flower is homegrown, handpicked and placed by hand to create a soft glow as the candle burns from within.

Made by artisans supported by a Women's Welfare Society, so every candle lights more than one home - yours and hers. A ready gift under £15.

Size and material

3x2 inches: about 5 cm wide, 7.5 cm high
3x3 inches: about 7.5 cm wide, 7.5 cm high
Soy wax with real pressed Himalayan flowers
Scent: rose, cedar and patchouli, or sandalwood, chosen for you

Care

Trim the wick to 5 mm before lighting and let the top melt fully on the first burn. Burn for no more than three to four hours at a time, on a heat safe surface, and never leave it unattended. If a flower drops into the melted wax, put the flame out and lift the flower away before relighting.

Delivery and returns

Free UK delivery on orders over £85.

Full details in our shipping policy and returns policy.

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The object

A gentle scent

Each candle carries one of three soft scents: rose, cedar and patchouli, or sandalwood. They are assorted, so one is chosen for you. Burned a few hours at a time, it lasts for weeks of evenings.

The maker

Made in Dehradun

The flowers are grown in home gardens and gathered from the foothills around Dehradun, then dried and pressed naturally.

Each candle is dressed by hand by women artisans supported by a Women's Welfare Society in Dehradun, a social enterprise that trains women and girls from underprivileged backgrounds in local crafts, so they can earn a livelihood from their skill.

Questions

Things people ask

Which scent will I get?
Each candle carries one of three soft scents: rose, cedar and patchouli, or sandalwood. They are assorted, so one is chosen for you.
What happens to the flowers as it burns?
As the candle burns down, a flower may loosen and drop into the melted wax. If it does, put the flame out, let it settle and lift the flower away before you light it again, so it never catches.
How long does it burn?
Around 20 hours for the 3x2 inch and around 30 hours for the 3x3 inch, burned a few hours at a time.
How do I get the best burn?
Trim the wick to 5 mm before lighting and let the top melt fully on the first burn, so it does not tunnel. Burn for no more than three to four hours at a time, on a heat safe surface, and never leave it unattended.
Can I order them for a wedding or event?
Yes. We make custom sizes for weddings, events and bulk gifting. See bulk orders.

Pairs well with

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