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Karakorum
Meet Karakorum - Karakorum is an ethical brand that focuses on creating social change one fair trade item at a time. We search the world looking for small scale artisans that create beautiful and unique handmade artisan crafts.
We strive to support traditional crafts, small businesses and fair trade practices.
We believe in the importance of ethical practices in all phases of our business, from sourcing, to production, through to sales and packaging.
We strive to support traditional crafts, small businesses and fair trade practices.
We believe in the importance of ethical practices in all phases of our business, from sourcing, to production, through to sales and packaging.
Fair trade Leopard Print Candle
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Features
- Fair trade candles
- Handmade
- Natural and sustainable dyes
- Supports local Communities in eSwatini
- Long lasting High quality paraffin wax
- Lead free cotton wicks
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Description
Intricate leopard print candles with striking patterns that look amazing when lit as the light shines through the harder exterior wax. An ethical animal print gift that would look great in any home.
Approximate size
Mini Cube: Approx. 5.5cm x 5.5cm - Burn time approximately 12 hours.
Mini pillar: Approx. 5.5 x 6cm - Burn time approximately 12 hours.
9cm Pillar Approx. 9cm x 9cm - Burn time approximately 45 hours. (These sizes are re-useable due to the hard outer wax maintaining it's shape - therefore you could add a tea light and keep using the candle forever!)
Double Pillar
Approx. 18cm x 9cm
Burn time: Approx. 80 hours. (re-useable! Pop a tea light in after burning a 1/3 of the way)
All candles are hand made so please expect some differences in sizing and patterns.
The artisans create the candles using the ancient technique of ‘millifiore’, which was a skill perfected in Italy to create the finest glass sculptures and has been translated into use with wax.
The candles are beautiful, useful and ethical and are made using high grade paraffin that is long lasting.
About Swazi Candles
Swazi Candles was started in an old cowshed of a former dairy in 1982 by 2 South African art graduates. The little workshop soon gained a reputation for producing unique candles and started attracting visitors. The vibrancy of the workshop, uniqueness of the product and the skill of the artisans resulted in Swazi Candles becoming one of Swaziland’s premier tourist attractions.
They are also one of the founding members of SWIFT (Swaziland Fair Trade Association).
The Process
The wax is colored by mixing pigments with hot wax which is then poured into flat sheets. Sheets are marked and cut and carefully layered according to the design. The resulting slabs are compressed, extruded and re-extruded and then sliced into thin veneers. These veneers are then taken by the candle makers and skillfully stretched over a core of pure white wax and hand made into the desired shapes.
Care
– Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch (0.6 cm).
– Remove all packaging before use and place your lovely candle in a suitable container capable of containing any wax spillage.
– Although the candle is generally self-contained, we advise using a heat resistant coaster or similar.
– Burn your candle away from drafts and for no more than a couple of hours at a time (this prevents the hard outer wax from melting).
– Extinguish your candle with a snuffer or the back of a metal spoon. Take care not to damage the wick.
– Pour off any molten wax, if necessary, to enhance the flame.
– Lean back, relax and enjoy! 😊
How your purchase can make a difference
Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) is one of the poorest countries in the world. Over 40% of its population live on less than US$ 1.25 per day. Because of unfavourable climate conditions and low agricultural productivity, poverty is widespread.
Fairtrade benefits to artisans
Swazi Candles are one of the founding members of SWIFT (Swaziland Fair Trade Association). Its workers are part of the decision-making process in the company, which is committed to sharing profits and paying a living wage. By buying our candles, you play an important part in supporting this fairtrade movement.
Approximate size
Mini Cube: Approx. 5.5cm x 5.5cm - Burn time approximately 12 hours.
Mini pillar: Approx. 5.5 x 6cm - Burn time approximately 12 hours.
9cm Pillar Approx. 9cm x 9cm - Burn time approximately 45 hours. (These sizes are re-useable due to the hard outer wax maintaining it's shape - therefore you could add a tea light and keep using the candle forever!)
Double Pillar
Approx. 18cm x 9cm
Burn time: Approx. 80 hours. (re-useable! Pop a tea light in after burning a 1/3 of the way)
All candles are hand made so please expect some differences in sizing and patterns.
The artisans create the candles using the ancient technique of ‘millifiore’, which was a skill perfected in Italy to create the finest glass sculptures and has been translated into use with wax.
The candles are beautiful, useful and ethical and are made using high grade paraffin that is long lasting.
About Swazi Candles
Swazi Candles was started in an old cowshed of a former dairy in 1982 by 2 South African art graduates. The little workshop soon gained a reputation for producing unique candles and started attracting visitors. The vibrancy of the workshop, uniqueness of the product and the skill of the artisans resulted in Swazi Candles becoming one of Swaziland’s premier tourist attractions.
They are also one of the founding members of SWIFT (Swaziland Fair Trade Association).
The Process
The wax is colored by mixing pigments with hot wax which is then poured into flat sheets. Sheets are marked and cut and carefully layered according to the design. The resulting slabs are compressed, extruded and re-extruded and then sliced into thin veneers. These veneers are then taken by the candle makers and skillfully stretched over a core of pure white wax and hand made into the desired shapes.
Care
– Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch (0.6 cm).
– Remove all packaging before use and place your lovely candle in a suitable container capable of containing any wax spillage.
– Although the candle is generally self-contained, we advise using a heat resistant coaster or similar.
– Burn your candle away from drafts and for no more than a couple of hours at a time (this prevents the hard outer wax from melting).
– Extinguish your candle with a snuffer or the back of a metal spoon. Take care not to damage the wick.
– Pour off any molten wax, if necessary, to enhance the flame.
– Lean back, relax and enjoy! 😊
How your purchase can make a difference
Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) is one of the poorest countries in the world. Over 40% of its population live on less than US$ 1.25 per day. Because of unfavourable climate conditions and low agricultural productivity, poverty is widespread.
Fairtrade benefits to artisans
Swazi Candles are one of the founding members of SWIFT (Swaziland Fair Trade Association). Its workers are part of the decision-making process in the company, which is committed to sharing profits and paying a living wage. By buying our candles, you play an important part in supporting this fairtrade movement.
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