Workshop
Our Candle makers model a wide range of sizes and shapes, and even the smallest is moulded with great attention to detail. Shapes and veneers vary from the more traditional to the entirely original, inspired by the patterns, colours and animals of Africa. Exciting innovations are introduced regularly to expand our already considerable range and ensure its quality.
The highly decorative Swazi Candles are hand-made in the small African Kingdom of Swaziland using the age-old technique "millefiore".
Millefiore, or "thousand flowers", first surfaced in ancient Alexandria, but was perfected in the great glassmaking cities of Murano and Venice. Glass beads and other objects created there were of such beauty and finesse that they became much sought-after and valuable artifacts.
The art of millefiore continues today in Swazi Candles. But instead of glass, the gifted candle makers of Swaziland use a special hard wax to create their colourful designs. The hard wax veneer forms the outer shell of the candle, which hardly melts when the candle is lit. Hence the rich, romantic glow of the illuminated exterior as the candle burns, and the burn-again quality when refitted with the votive or tea candle. (Mini sizes do not burn in this manner, yet retain their intrinsic value as works of Swazi craft.)
Our current range of "original veneer designs" offers a wide a varied choice to enhance every mood and occasion with light from Africa.
