Apyland Candle

Peppermint / Geranium / Driftwood

The Apyland scented candle is molded and glazed by hand by ceramic craftsmen. The matte grey and off-white glazed ceramic is covered with prints of Aboriginal motifs. This candle takes on a very tribal look, perfect for placing outside homes

The Ancient Mark collection is engraved with tribal motifs and glazed in three colors. We’ve named these candles after the Aboriginal communities which their greatest artists come from: Apyland for the grey, Papunya for the terracotta and Utopia for the turquoise. All three spread the same geranium-based fragrance, perfect for outdoor terraces to keep mosquitoes away on summer evenings.

Our ceramic candle collections are a reminder of a noble material from the earth, the one we knead, mold and glaze. All our ceramics are handmade in Portugal. A mold is first developed and reproduced in all our sizes. The material is poured into it and then dried and hardened. After a few days, the object is taken out of the mold and plunged into the glaze to cover it with color. This is when the final transformation takes place: the piece is fired at very high temperatures in a kiln. The magic of the material and the work of craftsmen who practice the same gestures from generation to generation.

The quality of our scented candles involves a specific burning ritual. Each time the candle is burnt, it is important to wait until the entire surface liquefies before extinguishing the candle. This will prevent the formation of craters which are unattractive and make burning more difficult. The first time you light your candle, it will always burn for longer than on subsequent occasions. Allow time for the first layer of wax to liquefy completely.

Max 10cm | 3.9": 4 wicks; 1.3kg | 45.8oz

Max 16cm | 6.3":  4 wicks; 2.3kg | 81oz

Max 24cm | 9.45":  5 wicks; 5.2kg | 183oz

Max 35cm | 13.8":  7 wicks; 10.35kg | 365oz