Handmade Candles – Crafted with Care and Quality
Explore our collection of exquisite handmade candles, each one crafted by skilled artisans using eco-friendly materials. Designed to add warmth, beauty, and a touch of artistry to any space, our handmade candles are perfect for creating ambiance, relaxation, or simply adding a unique decorative accent to your home.
All Dalit candles are handmade by the Dalit people of India and the purchase of these candles supports our work with street children of this people group. read more…
The Art of Handmade Candles
Every handmade candle is a unique creation, crafted with precision and care to ensure the highest quality. Our artisans hand-pour each candle, using traditional techniques that result in a beautiful finish and long-lasting burn. Unlike mass-produced candles, each handmade candle is one-of-a-kind, adding a touch of individuality and elegance to any setting.
Beautifully Packaged for Every Occasion
Our handmade candles make wonderful gifts, ready to bring joy and warmth to any celebration. Each candle is thoughtfully packaged to reflect the quality and care put into its creation, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, holidays, weddings, or any special occasion. With a variety of designs and fragrances, you’ll find the perfect candle for everyone on your list.
A Range of Scents and Styles to Suit Any Space
From subtle floral notes to warm, earthy fragrances, our handmade candles are available in a wide range of scents, allowing you to choose the perfect aroma for any room. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing scent for the bedroom or a fresh fragrance for the living room, our handmade candles bring both beauty and ambiance to your space.
Candles Named after Dalit Children
Each one of our terracotta candles is named after a child who has been cared for by Life Association in India, through building children’s homes and schools for the past 25 years. You can read more about our history with Life Association or some of our children’s stories here.
Your purchase helps provide much-needed employment to the Dalit community and enables us to support Life Association through various projects across India. So, when you buy a candle as a gift from Dalit Goods, you are buying a gift with a story – you are helping highlight the injustice that the Dalit community still face.
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Ethically Sourced and Eco-Friendly
We work to highlight the injustice of the Dalit community in India and support Life Association. Building schools and children’s homes for more than 25 years. Dalit Goods products are ethically sourced, eco-friendly and plastic free. Every purchase contributes directly to our mission of empowerment.
It started with a candle, handcrafted by the Dalit community in Mumbai, providing dignified livelihoods and sustainable income opportunities. Dalit Goods now operates across India, bringing you coconut oil based soap from Kerala, hand-painted home décor pieces from Kashmir, hand-embroidered scarves from Delhi and so much more.
At our core, we are committed to fostering positive change and social impact. By supporting Dalit Goods, you are not only embracing ethical consumption but also championing the rights and well-being of the Dalit people.
Candle FAQ
Our candles are made from natural, eco-friendly waxes, a blend of beeswax and vegetable wax. We avoid paraffin to ensure a clean, safe burn and to reduce environmental impact. Our wicks are made of high quality cotton.
To extend the life of your candle and enjoy a smooth, even burn, we recommend trimming the wick to about 1cm before each use. Allow the wax to melt fully across the surface on the first burn to prevent tunnelling.
We recommend keeping lit candles out of reach of pets and children and never leaving them unattended. Burn only on a flat heat resistant surface. Do not burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire.
Currently we use fragrance oils but we are in the process of switching to essential oils.
Burn time varies by candle size. Smaller candles, like tealights, burn for approximately 4-6 hours, while larger candles can last from 30-60 hours or more, depending on the type and size.
Black smoke can occur if the wick is too long or if the candle is in a draughty area. Make sure to trim the wick before each burn and place your candle away from open windows or fans for a clean, smoke-free experience.
Many of our candle containers are designed to be reusable! Once your candle has burned down, you can clean out the remaining wax and repurpose the container as a decorative item, storage jar, or planter.
We focus on natural, clean-burning ingredients, making our candles a gentle option for those sensitive to strong fragrances or chemicals. For those especially sensitive, we recommend our unscented candles.
