This pack of a Moon phase tealight holder and scented floral candles makes a delightful addition to any space. Master woodworkers hand carve each holder from Indian Rosewood, detail it with intricate patterns, then paint the designs in a white finish. The tropical scented floral tealights are handmade using Neroli essential oil.
Holder
* Made of Indian rosewood
* Measures about 3.5" in diameter, 1.25" high
* Holds a standard tealight
* Depicts the moon phase carving
* Fairtrade and handmade
* Made in India
Tealights
* Set of 8 tealights
* Tropical flower design (designs may vary)
* Burning time - about 1.5 - 2 hours each
* Materials: paraffin wax, Neroli essential oil, cotton wick, aluminum tin cup
* Made in Thailand
Beauty isn't perfect, it's authentic. This piece is artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft
design: A round tealight holder hand-carved from Indian rosewood, its rim ringed with a moon-phase motif and painted in soft white against the natural wood grain, paired with eight hand-shaped floral tealights in an array of colors.
size: Holder measures about 3.5" in diameter and 1.25" high; holds one standard tealight.
material: Indian rosewood (holder); paraffin wax, Neroli essential oil, cotton wick, aluminum tin cup (tealights)
features: Hand-carved moon phase design, white painted detailing, holds a standard tealight, set of 8 tropical floral tealights, Neroli essential oil scent, Fairtrade and handmade
care: Wipe the wooden holder with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from prolonged moisture or direct sun to preserve the finish.
disclaimer: Each holder is carved and painted by hand, and the tealight petal designs may vary slightly, so gentle variations in pattern and finish are part of its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
The moon has long stood as a symbol of cycles and renewal, its shifting phases a quiet reminder that growth rarely moves in a straight line. Carved by hand into this rosewood holder, the waxing and waning forms encircle the flame like a calendar of change, inviting a pause to notice where you are in your own unfolding rather than rushing toward some fixed idea of arrival.
Fire itself carries old meaning as a symbol of transformation and clarity, the single point of light at the center of the moon's turning. Paired together, the carved phases and the small flame they hold speak to the coexistence of constancy and change: the moon always returns to fullness, just as we return, again and again, to steadier ground.
The floral tealights that accompany the holder add their own layer of meaning. Flowers have always marked beauty that is fleeting by nature, blooming fully and then letting go, a gentle echo of the moon's own rhythm. Lighting one is less a ritual of permanence and more a small, sensory way of marking a moment as it passes.
Set on a nightstand, altar, or bath ledge, this holder becomes a small anchor for an evening ritual, a moment to light a flower-shaped candle and let its scent settle the room as the day winds down. Its size makes it easy to bring into daily life without ceremony, a five-minute pause between one phase of the day and the next.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone drawn to moon symbolism, cozy evening rituals, or thoughtful gifts for a home altar or self-care space
- Purpose: Home decor, evening ritual, meditation space accent, gift for a loved one, ambient lighting
- Suggested Mantra: I move in cycles, not lines
- Intention: Balance, Renewal, Calm
Questions & Guidance
How many tealights are included, and will I need to buy more?
The set includes 8 handmade floral tealights. The holder fits any standard-size tealight, so you can easily restock once these have burned down.
What scent are the tealights?
The floral tealights carry a tropical scent made with Neroli essential oil.
How long does each tealight burn?
Each tealight burns for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Will the flower design on my tealights match the photo exactly?
The tropical flower shapes are consistent, but exact colors and petal details may vary slightly from tealight to tealight since each is handmade.
Is the holder handmade?
Yes, master woodworkers in India hand carve each holder from Indian rosewood and hand paint the moon phase design, so slight variations are part of its character.
