tohaku is an homage to ‘the pine trees screen’, drawn by tohaku hasegawa, one of the most famous painters in japan.
the pine trees in the paintings are of the landscape of nanao city, and he drew it while recollecting his memories of the beautiful nature of his childhood home.
the flame is an extension of the gentle lines of these trees, reminding you of a rustic simplicity.
- set of 2 candles
- 130 minute burn time
- sumac wax
- made in japan
established in 1892 in the port city of nanao, ishikawa prefecture, takazawa candle’s products stand out not only in their quality, but also in their unique candle designs and shapes, calling to mind various scenes of nature, particularly those of plants found in the city of nanao by using a special wick made from a unique recipe that dates back to the 16th century. the wick is made by winding dried rushes around a hollow cord of wa-shi (japanese paper.) by having a hollow core, oxygen is able to be drawn up from the bottom so that the flame consumes more melted wax, thus making their candles’ flames burn bigger and brighter. their candles call to mind ancestral wisdom, symbolizing the relationship between their ancestors and nature, and are all made from plant-based materials such as sumac wax, rice bran, and rapeseed flower oil.