Brass "Shokudai" Candle HolderWe made this brass "shokudai" candle holder specifically for our mindfulness candles, which burn for 10, 20, and 30 minutes. The brass is shaped by hand by a craftsman in Niigata prefecture, and the candle stand sits atop a stone plate made of Oya Ishii, a volcanic rock that has been used in Japan since ancient times for buildings and other materials. The dish is curved so that any wax that melts down will collect at the bottom of the dish and be

Asano Shoten is a brand that preserves the legacy of the Gifu lantern while also collaborating with designers to create contemporary lighting that honors Japan’s enduring craftsmanship

woody scent that is calming and great for meditation

with a deep

and the ringer conveniently sits inside when not in use

a testament to the beauty and precision of Japanese craftsmanship

leaving only a bit of ash behind

with only 2 ingredients (cedar boughs and tabu tree leaves)

Japanese singing bowl

The set is offered at 15% off

this design uniquely incorporates the triangle—a shape that consistently inspired its designer Cho Daisaku (1921-2014)

Fukuoka Prefecture from just two ingredients: Japanese cedar boughs and “tabu” tree leaves collected from the surrounding forest

sourcing nearly all materials locally and adhering to traditional Edo-era techniques