These high-quality cast iron candle holders are handmade in Iwate Prefecture using the traditional Nanbu-tetsu method. They come from Japanese artisan Hisao Iwashimizi and are designed to be used with traditionally made Japanese candles. The minimalist design brings out the beauty of Japanese candles particularly well. The candle holder is treated with traditional Urushi lacquer and is therefore rustproof.

The Koma M candle holder matches the Nanao candles, Tohaku M, L candles, Nanohana candles and the Sumac wax No. 4 candles.

Koma S matches the Kome-No-Megumi candlesor Candle Tohaku S.

THE MAKERS
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Takazawa Candle was founded in 1892 and is one of Japan's oldest candle heart makers. The manufactory produces traditional candles, also called warousoku, from purely vegetable raw materials. The production of the candles is based on a technique that has not changed since the 16th century.

Different types of wax are used for the candles, which are obtained from vegetable raw materials: Fruits of the HAZE tree (sumac), rice bran, rapeseed flower oil and fruits of the URUSHI tree. The natural energy stored in these plants is used when these candles burn, making them environmentally friendly. When they go out, the candles release less soot and less unpleasant odour thanks to the natural, plant-based waxes.
The flame of TAKAZAWA candles is larger and brighter. This is due to the structure of the traditional wick, which is thicker in diameter than its western counterpart. The wick is made from a combination of WASHI paper, rush grass and silk fibres, which also come from nature.