Flower Painted Warosoku Japanese Candles set in dark box, top view showing 12 hand-painted floral designs

ISOBE Hand-Painted Flower Warosoku: Traditional Japanese Candles in Plant-Based Haze Wax

Flower Painted Warosoku Candles

Name: ISOBE Hand-Painted Flower Warosoku: Traditional Japanese Candles in Plant-Based Haze Wax
Brand: ISOBE Warosoku
Price: 14700 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

ISOBE Hand-Painted Flower Warosoku: Traditional Japanese Candles in Plant-Based Haze Wax

¥14,700

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Our shop ships outside Japan only. Meet the people who make these pieces instead, on a private craft visit guided by an interpreter or an English-speaking master.

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Documented

We visited ISOBE in Okazaki, where one family has shaped warosoku by hand for about 300 years.

Light with a quiet bloom.

Hand-painted Warosoku from a living Japanese tradition. In the snowy north during the Edo period, fresh flowers were scarce in winter; people offered e-rosoku, candles painted with seasonal bloom, to bring colour and life indoors.

This piece continues that quiet practice: a calm, upright flame; a single flower rendered by hand; a moment of focus you can feel.

Choose a motif by birth month or season, and use it to mark a table, accompany meditation, or honour a loved one.

Display unlit as art; light when you want presence. Each candle is unique. Variations in brushwork, hue, and petal shape are part of the value.

Key points:

Hand-painted in Japan; no two are exactly alike
Plant-based wax with traditional construction for a steady, upright flame
A considered gift for birthdays, anniversaries, altars, and Japandi interiors
Packed with care and shipped from Japan

Specifications

Material (wax): 100% natural plant-based wax from the berries of the haze tree (Japanese sumac)
Material (wick): Rush fibre wrapped in washi (Japanese paper)
Decoration: Hand-painted seasonal flower, natural pigments
Dimensions: Ø 20 mm × L 90 mm (approx. 0.8" × 3.5")
Burn time: Approx. 70 minutes per candle
Care: Trim the wick before each use. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Origin: Made in Japan
Maker: Isobe Candle. Japan Documented is an official retail partner

Monthly motifs (choose your story):

January: Narcissus (Hope & Rebirth)
February: Plum Blossom (Resilience & Elegance)
March: Violet (Modesty & Faithfulness)
April: Cherry Blossom / Sakura (A New Beginning)
May: Iris (Wisdom & Courage)
June: Hydrangea (Gratitude & Understanding)
July: Lily (Purity & Joy)
August: Morning Glory (Love & Bonds)
September: Cosmos (Harmony & Serenity)
October: Gentian (Integrity & Strength)
November: Chrysanthemum (Longevity & Happiness)
December: Camellia (Admiration & Love)

Pairs with the S-Gata iron candle stand and the Kamoi clip-on holder.

Trim the wick before each use. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Questions about caring for this piece? Email support@j-doc.jp.

Shipping
Every order ships from Japan with a tracking number. In-stock items are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces take about one month to make, as noted on the product page. Once shipped, delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your location. See estimates by region.

Shipping cost
Free shipping on orders over around US$200. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate of ¥2,000 (around US$13).

Import duties
United States: import duties are prepaid by us and included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Other countries: your local customs may charge import duties and taxes on delivery, and these are paid by the recipient.

Packaging
Your order arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Fragile pieces are wrapped in several protective layers. If anything arrives damaged, email a photo to support@j-doc.jp within 10 days of delivery.

Returns
You can request a return within 10 days of receiving your order, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. Made-to-order and personalized items cannot be returned. To start a return, contact support@j-doc.jp. See our Refund Policy for details.