{"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 ceremonial candle hand-dipped by artisans in Kyoto. Crafted from natural haze tree plant wax 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 - particularly meaningful for births, marriages and festivals. Vegan.\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-rolled 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 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 red colour is created by incorporating natural plant or mineral-based pigments into the molten sumac wax during the hand-dipping 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-dip 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\/Nakamura_Small_Red_02.jpg?v=1762679333","url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/products\/japanese-warosoku-candle-ceremonial-red-small","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}