Kapula Candles
Kapula candles are individually hand crafted and painted -- each candle is unique and is what makes these candles so special. Please be aware that your delivered candle will likely appear different from website photos, but will be consistent with the theme of the design. All candles sold as individual votives and tapers.
All Kapula candles are made with the highest quality natural paraffin wax with cotton wicks. They are unscented, free of added toxins, smokeless and drip-free.
Care:
- First burn time - 1 hour for every inch diameter
- Wicks should always be cut to ¼” prior to lighting
- Avoid drafts - they cause dripping!
- Please ensure candles are extinguished prior to leaving the room
Artisan Information: Kapula Candles is located in Bredasdorp, a small farm community in the southernmost region of South Africa. Started in 1993, the business employed local women of the community, many of whom are single mothers. Today 90% of their employees are women taught to be the crafters of the beautiful Kapula candles, which in turn provides them with sustainable employment to help them take care of themselves and their families.
Using traditional methods, these handcrafted candles are hand poured, painted, and packaged! Only non-toxic pigment and fully refined wax are used for candle production, creating a long burn time. The beauty of the candle gets better when lit, showing the delicate artistry of the candle from within. The many designs and colors used on these candles are all influenced by the warmth and deep richness of the African landscape. No patterns or stencils are used in painting these beautiful products, so each is a unique price of art!
