When there was no electric light, one of the biggest concerns of our ancestors was how to make the light of the candle brighter. The form of Ikari was born out of their ingenuity. Takazawa calls it the "anchor shape", a top-heavy shape with a wide rim and narrow base that enables the candle to produce a large flame very quickly.

Takazawa candles are known in Japan for their particularly bright and strong flames. This is due to the fact that the hollow core of the wick attracts oxygen from below, increasing combustion efficiency and producing a strong flame. By using natural, plant-based waxes, Takazawa candles burn fragrance-neutrally with minimal smoke.

Because the candles are made from natural sumac wax, they all move in muted greyish-white tones.

The Ikari candle comes in a beautiful gift box. The burning time is approx. 240 minutes each.

Fits Koma L candle holder

THE MAKERS

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 plant-based 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.