Enjoy Traditional Japanese Wax Candles Made from Haze Trees"Mitsuyoshi Japanese Wax Candle Set"
The "Mitsuyoshi Japanese Wax Candle Set" includes the "Mitsuyoshi Candle Stand," an authentic candle stand specifically designed for Japanese wax candles, and one 30-go size Haze wax candle. To ensure even first-time users of Japanese wax candles can use them with confidence, the set comes with a wick trimmer and a soot catcher. The elegant three-legged design of the candle stand enhances the beauty of the Japanese wax candle.
This set can be displayed as an interior decoration, or you can light the candle while dining or conversing with loved ones.
About the "Mitsuyoshi Candle Stand"This candle stand is designed based on the three-legged candle stands used in Japan during the Edo period, adapted to a height suitable for table use. It includes a "wick trimmer" and a "soot catcher." Its table-top design allows you to enjoy dining or conversing with friends and family by candlelight.
"Wick Trimmer" and "Soot Catcher"As Japanese wax candles burn, wick trimmings accumulate. These need to be periodically removed with a "wick trimmer," which resembles thick tweezers. The removed trimmings are placed in the "soot catcher."
Exceptional Craftsmanship in Both Candle Stand and Wax CandleThe "Mitsuyoshi Candle Stand," made of brass, is handcrafted by skilled artisans. Exquisite techniques, such as the special "herashibori" metalworking method and the use of fasteners, are evident in the detailed craftsmanship.
Japanese Wax Candles Made from Kyushu Haze WaxHaze wax is extracted by pressing the nuts from the Haze trees grown in Kyushu. Haze wax is unique to Japan and produces less soot, with a viscous quality that makes it drip less.The Haze trees turn beautifully red in autumn, and the "Yanagisaka Sone Haze Avenue" in Kurume City is a popular tourist spot where people enjoy walking among the Haze trees.
The Reason Japanese Wax Candles Burn BeautifullyStandard candles are made by pouring melted wax into molds and letting them solidify. In contrast, Japanese wax candles are made by artisans who, one by one, apply wax to an "igusa" (rushes) wick with their bare hands, letting it solidify, and repeating the process. When viewed from above, the layers of wax on a Japanese wax candle resemble tree rings. These layers help prevent dripping, allowing the candle to burn down slowly and steadily. The igusa wick creates a flickering flame.
Enjoy the Patina of Brass Over TimeChoose between the original plain gold brass or the black-dyed antique finish with an aging process, according to your preference.
Serial Number and Certificate of Authenticity IncludedAll Mitsuyoshi Candle Stands come with a serial number and a certificate of authenticity.
Wick Trimmer Guide and Cleaning Cloth IncludedFor first-time users of Japanese wax candles, the set includes a guide on how to trim the wick, titled "How to Trim the Haze Wax Candle Wick," and a cleaning cloth for removing oil films and fingerprints.