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San Pascual Velas

Artisanal Oaxacan Floral 4.7" Beeswax Candle

$30.00

Color:

Amber Gold
Olive Green
White
Burgundy
Rosa Mexicano

Why We Love It
Illuminate your home with these exquisite Oaxacan Floral Beeswax Candles, meticulously hand-dipped using locally-harvested pure beeswax and adorned with intricate flower designs using ancestral techniques. These taper candles have ceremonial roots and represent centuries of Zapotec craftsmanship from Teotitlan del Valle, Mexico, where only a handful of artisan families preserve the technique.

Each 4.7" taper burns with remarkable warmth, releasing a subtle honey aroma that only pure beeswax can provide. Whether displayed as decorative art or lit for special occasions, these candles bring authentic Mexican heritage into your home.

Más Info

Featured

100% pure, locally-sourced beeswax for a clean burn
Natural plant and insect-based dyes using ancestral dying methods
Intricate floral details handcrafted using centuries-old Zapotec techniques
Versatile use as both functional candles and decorative art pieces
Eco-friendly packaging with upcycled materials for safe delivery

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE

Known as "velas de concha" (conch candle) because they were originally made with sea shell molds, these ceremonial candles hold deep cultural significance in the Zapotec culture. For generations, they've been cherished gifts for weddings, baptisms, funerals, and important celebrations in Zapotec communities.

HANDCRAFTED • HAND-DIPPED • ANCESTRAL TECHNIQUES • PLASTIC-FREE • 100% PURE BEESWAX

Care tip: If a petal becomes detached, simply apply gentle heat to the base and carefully reattach it to restore the candle's beauty.

Brand details

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.

How to use

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

Ingredients

100% Pure beeswax

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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