D'lights - Tealight Candles
Wedding favours or stocking fillers, our terracotta d'lights make the perfect gift

D'lights - Tealight Candles – Handcrafted Elegance in Every Flame

Discover D’lights, our exclusive range of handcrafted terracotta tealight candles designed to bring warmth, charm, and soft illumination to any setting. Perfect for creating a cosy ambience.

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…

Why Choose D'lights Tealight Candles?

Our terracotta D’light candles are the perfect alternative to tealights, they are versatile and elegant, ideal for adding a subtle glow to any space. Whether you’re setting the mood for a special occasion, relaxing after a long day, or simply adding a touch of light to your home, D’lights offer a refined and delicate ambience that enhances any environment.

Handcrafted with Quality and Care

Each D’light tealight candle is handcrafted with the highest standards of quality. From the hand-poured wax to the eco-friendly containers, every D’light is made with care to ensure a smooth, even burn and a soft, natural glow. These tealights are as functional as they are beautiful, making them a lovely addition to your decor.

Perfect Tealight Candle Gifts for Any Occasion

D’lights tealight candles make ideal gifts and are perfect for any occasion. Their compact size and elegant design make them suitable for wedding favours, thank-you gifts, or simply as a thoughtful gesture. Available in a range of soft, inviting scents, D’lights are ready to delight anyone on your gift list.

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 some of these children’s stories here.

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 face. Your purchase helps provide much needed employment to the Dalit community and enables us to support Life Association through various projects across India.

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.

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