• Measures 3" tall
• Made of 100% locally-sourced beeswax and cotton wick
• Dyed using natural dyes from plants and insects
• Handcrafted in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca using ancestral techniques and few families left in Mexico who produce them
• Please note these candles will be packaged in upcycled bubble wrap to ensure candles arrive safely
• The purchase of this candle contributes to the preservation of endangered artisanal traditions.

HANDCRAFTED • HAND POURED • ARTISANAL TECHNIQUES •  PLASTIC-FREE • 100% BEESWAX

For multiple generations candles have been an important part of the culture in the Zapotec town of Teotitlan del Valle. Traditionally, candles were used as an offering when asking a woman’s hand in marriage, and on church alters.

San Pascual Velas is a third-generation, family owned business dedicated to the art of making beeswax candles and preserving this ancestral tradition. They prioritize sustainability and work with local beekeepers to source the beeswax. They only dye using plant- or natural-based dyes.

Candles are carefully hand-poured using 50-year-old molds used to make the wax flowers that adorn the candles. This form of candle-making employs many members of the community and artisans working to pass down their techniques to the next generation so that the artistry is not lost. We partner directly with these talented artisans, and work with them on a fair trade basis.

• Candles are delicate; handle with care
• Never leave a burning candle unattended
• If petal falls off, apply heat to base and reattach
• Keep away from flammable items
• Keep away from children and pets
• To reduce sooting, trim wick to 1/4" between burns

100% Oaxacan Beeswax

These candles release a subtle, sweet aroma of honey.