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These darling k\u003cem\u003eomenuka\u003c\/em\u003e, or rice bran candles contain a wick made from a special recipe dating back to the 16th century and is meant to the make the flame burn brighter than other methods. Located in the city of Nanao, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Takazawa remains the only manufacturer in the area that continues producing candles using this traditional method. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes 14 individual candles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAIKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39534507786306,"sku":"SA-TS1072","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/H21_Bellocq-TakazawaCandle-1658.jpg?v=1636131541"},{"product_id":"hasami-candle-stand","title":"Iron Candle Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple and minimalistic, this handcrafted iron candle stand, by Takazawa, exemplifies restrained elegance.  Pair singularly or in a grouping with the \u003ca title=\"Komenuka Wax Candle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellocqtea.mom\/collections\/luxury-scented-candles\/products\/rice-bran-wax-candles\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKomenuka Wax Candles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere in your home sanctuary. 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For quiet moments of contemplation or to complement your yoga practice, we encourage you to incorporate restorative practices into the daily rhythms of your life. \u003cem\u003eAvailable in Yellow or Blue. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sanctuary Collection includes (1) Brass Sanctuary Candle, (18) soy-blend tapers, (1) Yellow or Blue Traveler Caddy and (1) hand-woven brass petite strainer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBellocq Sanctuary Candle: \u003c\/span\u003eCreated from a blend of high-quality waxes, including beeswax, and a pure cotton wick, the Sanctuary Candles are long burning, drip and smoke resistant. Packaged in our elegant peacock blue candle box. 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Aloeswood also known as agarwood, and oud, is a dark, resinous response to an infectious agent in the heartwood from the Aquilaria tree. 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