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Asian Candles


Candle is derived from the Latin candere which means to shine. The Chinese made candles from whale fat during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC). Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. His burial grounds which were discovered in the 1990s had candles made from whale fat. The book of Jin complied in 648, on the Jin Dynasty made a solid reference to the beeswax candle in regard to its usage by the statesman Zhou Yi. Usually Chinese candles were molded in paper tubes by using rolled rice paper for the wick. The wax came from an indigenous insect that was combines with seeds. Japanese candles were made of wax extracted from tree nuts.


We offer a great variety of Asian candles and candle favors to suit your every need. We have the Double Happiness Candle Favors which are a great gift to give to you newly married friends or relatives. The Floating Orchid Gel Candle favor is one that you will fall in love with and a must have for your home. This elegant candle has a beautiful orchid suspended in the gel. These are just two out of wide range of candles that we have. If you are a candle lover, you will surely love our selection of stylish candles.

Most of us love candles. Why? Candles are a great home décor item. People use candles for candlelight dinners, for romance and even for spiritual purposes. Candles create an elegant subtle lighting and beautifully decorate your home with texture and color. You can get different scented candles .Studies show that soft light is calming on the body. Relaxing with candlelight can help reduce stress. Candles are a great gift for your loved ones, I am sure most of your friend’s homes have candles. The popularity of candles is immense because of the numerous benefits you derive from it. How ever do remember that when using candles always be safe and follow safety usage procedures.

There are various types of candles that you get. Pillar Candles are solid and stand on their own. Taper or Dinner candles are usually 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Tapers should be ser securely in the holder for safe burning. Gel Candles are made from gelled mineral oils and are transparent and rubbery. Floating candles are designed to float on water. Specialty candles are made in three dimensional shapes; they can be molded by hand and are used for decorative purposes. The tea light candles are about1 1/2" in diameter and around 3/4" high inside a cylindrical metal container and are used in food warmers or as candles in a tea light holder.