These globally-inspired hand-painted candles are smalls works of art. Crafted by artisans in South Africa, each candle is hand-poured and then individually hand-painted. Each design name is derived from a special African word that is brought to life through the color and patterns which reflect the culture and influences of South Africa. The style images pictured illustrate the general design, but note that each candle is one of a kind.  A truly unique and beautiful gift for hostesses, housewarming, wedding, anniversary, and more that make a striking addition to every home and a beautiful conversation piece! "Durra" represents a beautiful flowering tall African grass, with slender stalks that reach towards the blue sky. "Feruzi" symbolizes two oceans unite wildly and stormily at Cape Agulhas. The different colors of the Indian and Atlantic oceans mix in huge wave mountains. You can almost feel the fresh breeze and the salt on the skin. In Zulu, "Indabuko" means source or origin. To this origin, we return with this traditional design. Typical African colors, shapes and patterns are impressively presented.

Product Features 

• Burn time maximum 4 hours. Ideal for Friday night Shabbat Dinner  
• Individually hand-painted. Designs will have differences, but will be consistent in colors and icons that reflect the style.
• Socially responsible product assortments that is empowering consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty. 
• Package includes: Set of 4 Short Tapers
• Country of Origin: South Africa 
• Colors: Each candle is hand poured and hand painted by South African artisans with years of experience. After the candles are poured, they are handed off to the special background painters, who paint the entire wax candle with a base color that sets the tone for the design work that comes next. Masterful artists then paint the designs on each piece. It is truly exciting to watch the lightening-fast strokes of the paintbrushes transform what was molten wax into gorgeously colorful, individualized works of art!
• Materials:  Unscented, high-quality, fully-refined paraffin wax from Germany.
• Dimensions: 4-inches tall

Story Behind the Art:
NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is, in a region with high unemployment, to alleviate poverty, not only through development of industry but to be socially, ethically, and sustainably responsible.  Based in the small village Napier, about 180 km east of Cape Town, NOBUNTO has provided employment to mostly woman of the disadvantaged community and guarantees an income for over 18 families. The unemployment rate in the area is in the region of 50%. The word NOBUNTO comes from the Sotho language, meaning "For the people".

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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