Baldwin

Immerse yourself in the world of James Baldwin, a beacon of the Civil Rights Movement, with our Baldwin Candle from the Icon Collection. Born in Harlem in 1924, Baldwin's writings like "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Notes of a Native Son," and "The Fire Next Time" eloquently captured the complexities of racial, sexual, and class distinctions in the mid-20th-century America.

Our candle weaves together the profound scents of Patchouli, Cocoa, and Labdanum, echoing Baldwin's rich narratives and unmatched depth. The earthy aroma of patchouli mirrors his grounding in truth and justice, the cocoa evokes the warmth and passion of his prose, and the enigmatic labdanum reflects the multifaceted nature of his works and life.

As the wick ignites, the fragrance transports you to Baldwin's life journey - from the Harlem Renaissance to his expatriate years in France, where he sought solace from American racism and penned his influential essays and novels. Hints of classic woods and smoky undertones pay homage to the era he lived in, offering an olfactory narrative of resilience, passion, and the sheer power of words.

Lighting the Baldwin Candle isn't just about illuminating a room; it's about kindling the spirit of a man who stood unwaveringly at the intersection of race, spirituality, and love, challenging the status quo and inspiring generations. Celebrate Baldwin's luminous legacy each time you set this candle aflame.

To align with our commitment to eco-friendly practices and minimize our carbon footprint, our candles are offered without lids. If you prefer a lid, feel free to add one to your order at no additional cost. Add Here

1. Only burn on level, heat resistant surfaces.
2. Keep lit candles away from drafts & other flammable materials.
3. Never leave a candle unattended; and always keep out of the reach of children and pets.
4. Lit candles are very hot so never touch the candle jar while the candle is lit.
5. Keep candle free of dust & foreign materials like matches & wick trimmings.
6. Our candles come pretrimmed for your first burn, light wick from one edge with a lighter or a match.
7. Burn for at least 2 hours on your first burn.
8. Do not burn continuously for more than 4 hours.
9. Trim your wick between each burn, by removing all the ash. This can be done by pinching the ash off, with wick trimmers or nail clippers.
10. If the height of the flame exceeds 1 1/2 inches or if candle starts to smoke blow out candle, let wax cool. then trim wick. be sure to remove all wick trimmings before relighting.

Made with all natural Coconut wax and Beeswax blend with wooden wicks and Phthalate free fragrances.

12.5oz Wooden Wick Candle-80hrs

8oz Wooden Wick Tin and Candle- 50hrs

Burn times are based off of 4hr burns. Results will vary if candle burns longer than 4hrs.