San Pascual Velas

Artisanal Oaxacan Floral 4.7" Beeswax Candle

$30.00
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Why We Love It
These artisanal Oaxacan Floral Beeswax Candles are hand-dipped with locally-harvested beeswax and adorned with delicate flowers shaped using ancestral techniques. Traditionally a ceremonial candle, this Oaxacan taper candle can be burned or used as a decorative piece for your home.

The clean burn from these beeswax candles releases a subtle, sweet aroma of honey.

Más Info

  • Approximate size: 4.7" H
  • Hand dipped using pure, locally-sourced beeswax
  • Dyed using natural dyes from plants and insects
  • Handcrafted using ancestral techniques and few families left in Mexico who produce them
  • If petal falls off, apply heat to base and reattach
  • Please note these candles will be packaged in upcycled bubble wrap to ensure candles arrive safely.

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. Known as velas de concha, because they were originally made with sea shell molds. Traditionally, these Oaxacan candles were used as gifts for special occasions such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.

San Pascual Velas is a fourth-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
  • Keep away from flammable items
  • Keep away from children and pets
  • To reduce sooting, trim wick to 1/4" between burns

100% Beeswax

These candles release a subtle, sweet aroma reminiscent of honey. With each flicker, you'll be transported to the blooming fields of Oaxaca, where the bees diligently collect nectar from vibrant flowers.

about the brand:

San Pascual Velas

Velas San Pascual is a family-run beeswax candle workshop in the heart of Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca. Founded in 2011, a three-generation tradition of creating artisanal flower candles, an art form that originated with their great-grandparents, who used shells as molds for crafting the intricate wax flowers. Using locally sourced beeswax from small-scale beekeepers to support local businesses. Each candle is hand-poured and adorned with wax flowers by hand.

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