Description
Women working in an art studio in rural coastal South Africa—many of them single mothers supporting extended families—paint this one-of-a-kind cube candle by hand. Using non-toxic pigments, paraffin wax, and a cotton wick for a clean and steady burn, they add cheerful stripes, doodles, and flowers that bring a glow to any setting.
Museum Story
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, Behring Center, is responsible for the collection, care, and preservation of more than three million objects.
Details
- Paraffin wax, non-toxic pigments, 100% cotton wick
- 3" cube
- Minimum burn time: 75 hours
- Hand-painted so each will vary slightly
- Handmade in South Africa
