Global Crafts Nobunto Kimeta Christmas Tapers, Pair of 9 in Dinner Candles

Global Crafts Nobunto Kimeta Christmas Tapers, Pair of 9 in Dinner Candles

• KIMETA HOLIDAY PATTERN: In Swahili, Kimeta speaks of golden lights and silver stars that sparkle at Christmastime and of the shine they put in our eyes. The painters carry that into a pattern of stars and bright points across the length of each taper, so a pair of them brings the festive color of the season to the table without any added glitter or foil.
• PAIR OF DINNER TAPERS: Two tapers come gift-packaged together, each about 9 in tall and 0.75 in in diameter, with an average burn time near ten hours. The pair suits a two-candle centerpiece straight out of the packaging, and the standard diameter means they seat firmly in ordinary candlesticks.
• REFINED WAX, NATURAL WICKS: Each candle is poured from fully refined paraffin wax sourced in Germany and fitted with a natural wick, then colored with surface pigments applied by brush. They carry no fragrance, so they can burn through a long holiday meal without interfering with the food, the wine or anyone's preference about scent.
• CHRISTMAS TABLE STYLING: Stand the pair in brass or glass holders at the center of a set table, flank a wreath on the mantel, or place them on a hall console where the painted sides catch passing light. They also serve as a small, easy present on their own, for a host, a neighbor, a teacher or a colleague exchange.
• PAINTED IN SOUTH AFRICA: Nobunto, a Sotho word for the people, names both the studio and the idea behind it, illustrated by a mark of four intertwined hands. Pouring, ground coloring and pattern painting are each done by a different artisan. Global Crafts is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, which keeps that division of skilled labor fairly compensated.