Terracotta Candles
Our beautiful potted candles sit perfectly in your home or garden

Handcrafted Terracotta Candles – Illuminate Your World with Warmth and Beauty

Discover our stunning collection of handcrafted candles, made with care and sustainable materials. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing evening glow, a unique gift, or a decorative accent, our candles bring warmth, elegance, and natural beauty to every moment.

Our range of terracotta candles are available in our original scent which is lavender with a hint of vanilla, we also have a coconut scent, jasmine scent, rose scent and red wax and unscented.

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 Handcrafted Candles?

Handcrafted candles are more than just a source of light—they’re a statement of quality, artistry, and sustainability. Unlike mass-produced alternatives, our candles are carefully made by artisans, ensuring a superior burn, beautiful designs, and an environmentally friendly experience. Perfect for enhancing your space or gifting to loved ones, our candles are crafted to make every moment special.

A Range of Styles and Scents to Suit Every Occasion

From delicately scented candles that fill your home with inviting aromas to unscented options for subtle elegance, our collection offers something for everyone. Choose from tealights, pillar candles, or unique handmade designs to create the perfect atmosphere for any event or everyday use.

Made with Natural, Eco-Friendly Ingredients

We prioritize sustainability in every candle we make. Using natural waxes, non-toxic wicks, and eco-friendly packaging, our candles provide a clean, safe burn that’s kind to both your home and the planet. By choosing our candles, you’re supporting ethical craftsmanship and a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Perfect Candles for Gifting or Decor

Looking for the ideal gift? Our candles make thoughtful presents for any occasion, from birthdays and weddings to holidays and housewarmings. Their timeless design and luxurious packaging make them a delight to receive, while their versatility ensures they complement any space beautifully.

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 more about our history with Life Association or some of our children’s stories here.

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

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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