Hand-Painted African Animal Print Candles

Description

These exquisite African animal print candles are beautifully decorated in earthy colours, featuring wildlife-inspired designs such as zebra and leopard patterns. Each candle begins as a smooth, white dinner candle, hand-poured from fully refined paraffin wax. They are then meticulously hand painted with high-quality colour pigments mixed with hot wax. The background and larger bands of colours are applied using a sponge, while the finer foreground detailing is carefully painted with a small brush. No two patterns are exactly alike, yet they all adhere to the same stunning colour scheme, making each candle a unique piece of art.

Gift and Decoration
Present these candles in a gift box that complements the animal print theme, or create a themed gift basket with the candles, some African-inspired decor items, and perhaps a small book on African wildlife or culture. These candles can serve as an eye-catching centerpiece for your African-themed party or safari-inspired room decor, perfectly complementing animal print cushions, rugs, and wall art.

The Makers
Kapula’s distinctive candles are all handmade in Bredasdorp, a small town situated in the heart of South Africa’s beautiful Overberg region. heir designs are vibrant and unmistakably reflective of Africa’s spirit. Kapula is dedicated to their family, community, and country, with a focus on providing sustainable employment, particularly in their small farming community. Their goal is to keep growing, spreading “The Warm Art of Africa,” and offering the world something valuable, whether it’s employment, new skills, culture, or art.

Handcrafted Quality
The luxurious, handcrafted patterns make every candle an individual work of art. Each unscented candle is handmade and hand-painted, featuring 100% cotton wicks. To protect the delicate wax patterns, each candle is carefully wrapped for shipping.

Approx. dimensions:

Length: 23.5 cm

Width: 2 cm in diameter

Weight: 162 g set of 2

Handcrafted in South Africa by Kapula Candles

PLEASE NOTE: Your set of 2 dinner candles will be selected from the available range. Each candle features different design variations, but the colours and patterns complement each other.

GOOD TO KNOW: Avoid drafts as they cause dripping.