{"title":"Japanese Candles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarosoku \u003c\/em\u003e- the traditional Japanese candles made from haze tree wax\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandles first arrived in Japan from China during the 8th century CE, together with Buddhism. In time, Japan developed their own plant-based candles - the warosoku, at first experimenting with pine resins and eventually settling on wax extracted from haze tree berries, also known as sumac. The craft flourished during the Edo period, between 1603 and 1868 CE, when the city of Takashima, in the Shiga prefecture, became the center for the production of  traditional Japanese candles.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday the craft is practiced by only a handful of artisans across Japan. The Japanese candles are built around a thick, hollow wick made of washi paper, rush weeds and sometimes silk fibres. Traditionally, the artisans shape each candle by repeatedly applying fine layers of melted wax by hand, before hand-pouring one final layer of red or white wax. The artisans then finish the candles also by hand, cutting them to size and perfectly carving out the wick at the top. More modern techniques make use of wooden moulds to hand-pour the first layer of plant-based wax around the wick, while the following layers are applied in a traditional way by manually coating the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore recently, Japan developed a new generation of candles made from rice wax while employing the traditional warosouku techniques of candle making. This development came as a response to the limited supply  of haze tree wax and a growing demand for natural, plant-based candles from environmentally conscious and health-wary customers in Europe and the US. Unlike Western petroleum based paraffin candles, Japanese candles burn with a large, vivid flame that produces minimal dripping and soot, and practically no smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese candles come in various standard sizes, allowing for as little as 20 minutes burning time, making them the ideal comanion for meditation practice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-warosoku-candle-ceremonial-red-small","title":"Japanese warosoku candle · Ceremonial red · Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall Japanese warosoku candle hand-coated by artisans in Kyoto. Crafted from natural plant-based wax made from haze tree berries and coloured with red pigments, the distinctive ikarigata tapered form burns with a large, vivid flame that produces minimal soot. The vibrant red hue symbolises peace, prosperity and celebration in Japanese tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e are hand-coated around a wick made from Japanese \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e paper and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eigusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e grass, with multiple layers of natural wax obtained from the berries of the haze tree (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003emokuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) applied by dedicated artisans in a meditative process that requires patience and skill. The red colour is created by incorporating natural plant or mineral-based pigments into the molten wax during the hand-coating process, with each layer building rich colour depth. The distinctive tapered \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eikarigata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e shape serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, allowing the candle to burn evenly with a large, vivid flame that produces minimal soot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The art of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e candle-making has enabled illumination in Japanese homes and temples for over 500 years, in a harmonious blend of practicality and spiritual reverence. These candles emerged during the Muromachi period when Buddhist temples required long-burning, smoke-free illumination for meditation and ceremonies. While white \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e are enjoyed for daily use, red \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e hold special ceremonial significance. The red hue symbolises peace, prosperity and celebration in Japanese tradition, making these candles particularly meaningful for births, marriages and festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Established 130 years ago in Kyoto, Nakamura Rousoku continues a centuries-old tradition of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e craftsmanship, preserving ancient techniques whilst serving temples and modern practitioners of Japanese culture alike. The artisans hand-coat each candle with meticulous attention to detail, using only the finest natural waxes combined with traditional natural dyes that maintain the candle's pure composition. The workshop maintains traditional methods passed down through generations and is actively involved in projects to save and grow haze trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51709371187466,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/NakamuraRedcandlesmall02.jpg?v=1762679333"},{"product_id":"plant-wax-candle-kyoto-vermillion-large","title":"Japanese warosoku candle · Ceremonial red · Large","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLarge Japanese warosoku candle hand-coated by artisans in Kyoto. Crafted from natural plant-based wax made from haze tree berries and coloured with vermilion pigments, the distinctive ikarigata tapered shape burns with a large, vivid flame that produces minimal soot. The vibrant red hue symbolises peace, prosperity and celebration in Japanese tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e are hand-coated around a wick made from Japanese \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e paper and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eigusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e grass, with multiple layers of natural wax obtained from the berries of the haze tree (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003emokuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) applied by dedicated artisans in a meditative process that requires patience and skill. The red colour is created by incorporating natural plant or mineral-based pigments into the molten wax during the hand-coating process, with each layer building rich colour depth. The distinctive tapered \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eikarigata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e shape serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, allowing the candle to burn evenly with a large, vivid flame that produces minimal soot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The art of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e candle-making has enabled illumination in Japanese homes and temples for over 500 years, in a harmonious blend of practicality and spiritual reverence. These candles emerged during the Muromachi period when Buddhist temples required long-burning, smoke-free illumination for meditation and ceremonies. While white \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e are enjoyed for daily use, red \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e hold special ceremonial significance. The red hue symbolises peace, prosperity and celebration in Japanese tradition, making these candles particularly meaningful for births, marriages and festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Established 130 years ago in Kyoto, Nakamura Rousoku continues a centuries-old tradition of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e craftsmanship, preserving ancient techniques whilst serving temples and modern practitioners of Japanese culture alike. The artisans hand-coat each candle with meticulous attention to detail, using only the finest natural waxes combined with traditional natural dyes that maintain the candle's pure composition. The workshop maintains traditional methods passed down through generations and is actively involved in projects to save and grow haze trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53238949478666,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/NAKAMURA_WARASOKU_377.jpg?v=1792171829"},{"product_id":"japanese-warosoku-candle-plant-wax-natural","title":"Japanese warosoku candle · Plant wax · Natural","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapanese warosoku candle hand-coated in Kyoto. Made from natural haze tree wax with a thick washi paper and igusa grass wick, the slender cylindrical form burns with a large, vivid flame that produces minimal soot - cleaner and steadier than conventional candles. Perfect for tea ceremonies, meditation, or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecreating a serene home atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e are hand-coated around a wick made from Japanese washi paper and igusa grass, with multiple layers of natural wax obtained from the seeds of the haze tree (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003emokuro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) applied by dedicated artisans in a meditative process that requires patience and skill. The cylindrical \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ebogata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e shape serves both aesthetic and functional purposes, allowing the candle to burn evenly, creating a perfect balance of light and shadow. With a large, vivid flame that gives minimal soot, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e burn steadier and cleaner than conventional candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The art of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ewarosoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e candle-making has served illuminating Japanese homes and temples for over 500 years, in a harmonious blend of practicality and spiritual reverence. These candles emerged during the Muromachi period when Buddhist temples required long-burning, smoke-free illumination for meditation and ceremonies. 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