Handmade candles from Sweden

30 October 2024

Few things bring as much warmth to a room as the glow of a candle, and autumn is the perfect time to start lighting candles.

It makes no difference whether it’s morning or evening, a weekday or the weekend. A candle together with a beautiful candle holder instantly creates a relaxed atmosphere and a cosy feeling.

Affari of Sweden makes the COTE NORD candles in its own candle factory in Osby, a village in southern Sweden.

In this blog we show you this beautiful and ancient tradition.

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Tradition and pride for handmade candles

One of the most appealing aspects of handmade candles is the artistic expression they embody. Skilled artisans painstakingly mold and shape the wax, endowing each candle with intricate designs, vibrant colors and unique textures. The creative process behind it is a true art form, with each candle telling its own story through its shape and embellishments.

The paraffin is carefully and expertly melted in large containers and is dyed with extreme precision to ensure uniform coloration.

Sometimes, they also melt the wax residues left in the process and turn them into new varied colors.

The cotton wick is hand-tied to a nail that holds it in place while the candle hardens. This ensures that the candles have a long and steady burn time.

Affari of Sweden’s entire “COTE NORD” series has a simple shape and is in colors inspired by nature, which means it can be easily mixed and matched with the rest of the brand’s collection.

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Looking for other types of candles?

Affari of Sweden also has a wide range of candles in different sizes, shapes and colors. You will find from classic white stearin to rustic candles in natural tones.