HAZE - The same flame can never be encountered again. Founded in 2012.
The beauty of candlelight, like cherry blossoms, lies in its transience and gracefulness. People are moved because they find beauty in the transience of things that will eventually disappear, and this excitement makes room in their hearts, which in turn creates a richness of spirit. To express the "uncertainty" of things that will eventually disappear with Warosoku, the Founder combined the words "heat haze" and wax tree (haze in Japanese) to create HAZE.
Ancient Warosoku (Japanese candles) - Beeswax candles were introduced to Japan with the arrival of Buddhism from China many years ago. The search for an alternative to beeswax led to the use of pine resin, and then to wax tree wax. The origin of Warosoku made of wax and coated over by hand is unknown, but it is very Japanese. The ability to devise and rework this way and that into something unique, and a certain patience to spare no pains, gave birth to the ancient Japanese wax candle. Paraffin candles were introduced to Japan from the West during the Meiji period (1868-1912), but their production methods and raw materials were not similar.
Wax - Rhus sumac wax is made from the nuts of the sumac tree, which belong to the poison oak family. From the management of the sumac fields to the extraction of wax, the process is carried out mainly in Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures. The harvested sumac nuts are crushed, steamed, and the wax squeezed out.
Wick - The wick of a Warosoku is made of Japanese paper, Igusa grass and cotton. The pith of the Igusa grass is wrapped around cylindrically with Japanese washi paper and sealed with cotton. Keeping with tradition, everything is done by hand.
The “Tegake Technique” - The candle is made using the “Tegake Technique” in which melted wax is applied to the wick in layers by hand. The surface of the candle leaves traces of the creator's hand and the cross section of the candle is finished with a pattern reminiscent the inside of a tree.
Lights - Warosoku are lit while the wick sucks up the melted wax. If the candle is not agitated by the wind, the wax will not drip if the candle is lit properly. They are also characterized by a large flame and low soot content. Because it is derived from plants, there is less soot than paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum. At the end of lighting, the candle burns out without a trace, leaving a small char.
