Founded in 1892 Takazaka Rousoku (Takazawa Candle) are one of the few remaining candle makers working in the traditional Japanese style. With wicks made from rolled Japanese style paper, and natural materials used for the wax, this kind of a warousoku (Japanese candle) has an altogether difference warmth.

Takazawa are based in Nanao in the Noto region of Ishikawa, in the northern centre of Japan's largest island. The Noto peninsula was long a centre of faith, and Nanao Candles were a sub-style within warousoku that found ready use.

This pure cast iron holder been designed with Nanao candles in mind, but can be used for other small candles too.

Made in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Size: Width 10.5 cm ×Height 10.5cm × Depth 3cm