MOKUZAI . もくざい Candle
$75.00
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MOKUZAI . もくざい Candle
$75.00
Woody · Smoky · Grounding
Dry woods and a gentle trace of incense, quietly grounding.
Notes: Sandalwood · Cypress · Palo Santo
Size: 275g (10oz) · approx. 55-hour burn
The story
The Shrine
It’s late autumn, and evening has already settled over the outskirts of Japan.
Walking alone along a quiet road, you stumble upon an old shrine tucked away among the trees. The dry evening air carries the scent of dark, aged wood and incense from somewhere within.
There’s a slight harshness to it — dry wood, lingering smoke, and years of weathering. Yet as you stand there a little longer, it becomes strangely grounding.
Quietly reminding you that some things have been here long before you.
The Furniture Shop
You take a walk through the older streets of Singapore, away from the familiar storefronts and crowds.
A rich woody scent catches your attention outside an old furniture shop. Inside, the smell of solid timber mixes with incense from a small altar near the entrance.
An uncle sits quietly by the doorway, fixing an old clock with careful hands. You don’t know him, but somehow, the scene feels familiar.
Like a little piece of old Singapore, still quietly carrying on.
How to use
- Trim the wick to about 6mm before every burn.
- On the first burn, let the wax melt close to the edge (within 4 hours).
- Burn in still air, away from drafts, vents and fans.
- Burn no more than 4 hours at a time.
- Stop when about 1cm of wax remains.
Details
Hand-poured in small batches in Singapore with coconut, soy and beeswax, fragrance and essential oils. 275g (10oz), approx. 55-hour burn.
Handcrafted ceramic vessel, approx. 10.5cm wide × 8cm high. Each one is made by hand, so its size, shape and glaze vary slightly and no two are alike.
Give your vessel a second life:
- Once cooled, scrape out the leftover wax and wick with a spoon (avoid knives).
- Throw the wax in the trash, never down the sink.
- Soak in hot, soapy water, then wash, rinse and dry.
- Use it as a planter, pen holder or keepsake.
Or return it through our Full Circle Programme for $20 off your next candle.
Safety & storage
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep away from children, pets and anything flammable.
- Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- In humid weather your candle may sweat a little; simply wipe it dry before lighting.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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