Tell a story through scent with our Miyashiro Studio candles...
OBAKE (oh-bah-keh) - ghost stories told by lantern light...temple incense lit for our ancestors...messages carried away on the smoke...finding comfort in ritual..
notes: senkō, agar wood, nicotiana
TATAMI - tatami mats which line the floors of traditional Japanese homes are handcrafted by artisans using igusa rush grass and rice straw. Upon entering a tatami room, you are greeted with a warm, soothing, and tranquil aroma.
notes: straw, incense, amber, cedarwood
SHINRIN-YOKU- shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of forest bathing. Surrounding oneself with the sights, sounds, and scents of nature is good for the soul.
notes: cypress, juniper, spruce, and fir
MOMIJI - the Japanese red maple ushers in the season for slowing down and reflecting...reminding us to practice patience and to welcome change..it also represents prosperity and longevity...
notes: maple wood, resin, karamatsu
*all candles come with a set of matches
Double walled borosilicate glass vessel 10 oz - 60 hour burn time hand-poured soy wax phthalate-free fragrance oils Non-crackling wood wick candle measures approx 4" x 3.5"
Full color printed box After candle has been completely burned - remove wick base, wipe clean, and repurpose glass jar
-Please trim wick to 1/4" before burning -The first time you use your candle, please allow it to burn for 3-4 hours until melted wax reaches the edge of the glass - this will prevent tunneling. -Trim wick every time before burning -Never leave burning candle unattended -Keep away from drafts, and out of reach of children, and pets
Burn care: For an even burn, allow the wax to melt fully to the edges the first time — about 2 hours. Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each use to prevent soot. Avoid burning longer than 3 hours at a time and keep the wax pool free of debris. Never leave unattended.
More about the Maker: Tiffanie Miyashiro is a fourth-generation Japanese American and Los Angeles native whose studio practice is rooted in the intersection of craft, culture, and daily ritual. Through Miyashiro Studio, she creates handmade and few-of-a-kind goods — bath soaks, candles, and wellness objects — with a deeply considered Japanese point of view. Each piece is made in small batches using natural ingredients and ethically sourced materials, free from phthalates and parabens, and never tested on animals. Tiffanie's work is an invitation to slow down, to bring intention to the everyday, and to find beauty in the ordinary — the Japanese concept of mono no aware made tangible.
✦ Certifications and Details:Handmade, Small Batch, Ethically sourced ingredients, Phthalate and paraben free, Cruelty-free / never tested on animals, AAPI owned, Woman-owned
