Sumac Haze Candle

Made from 100% natural sumac "haze" (pronounced hah-zay), a type of scarce wax found only in East Asia, Omori craftsmen make each candle by hand, scooping 115°F degree wax without any protective gloves to layer them around a solid rush fiber wick.  The wider the candle becomes, the larger the flame it produces. Omori's process of building these candles layer by layer liken them to the rings on a tree. Due to the natural material used, they are non-toxic with little odor and soot when the candle light is put out. Enjoy the larger flame with its distinct and hypnotizing 'tremor'.  Pairs beautifully with the Omori Wrought Iron Handled Candle Stand (pictured) and Brass Candle Snuffer, sold separately. For more than two centuries, the Omori Warosoku Workshop has been dedicated to upholding the time-honored art of candlemaking using local wax harvested from the sumac tree. Nestled in the tranquil mountain village of Uchiko, Japan, Ryotaro Omori, the seventh-generation master craftsman, carries forward this legacy as the last remaining traditional candlemaker in Uchiko. Made in Japan  Sumac haze wax with washi paper wick Burn time: approx. 150 minutes 6.75" tall