Murgan | Unscented - Box of 4 Dalit Candles
Inspired by the traditional clay pots carried by women returning from the well in rural India. Our Murgan candles celebrate cultural beauty and everyday strength.
This set includes four handcrafted candles, each poured into a miniature clay vessel. These candles are unscented but are available in our original scent.
Made with a natural blended beeswax for a clean, even burn. Our wax is a blend of 70% beeswax and 30% vegetable wax. The wick is made of good-quality cotton.
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Burn Time: Approximately 20 hours per candle
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Dimensions (each): 6.5 cm (L) × 6.5 cm (W) × 4.5 cm (H)
Every Dalit candle is handmade by members of the Dalit community in India, and your purchase directly supports our outreach programs for street children and marginalised families.
Discover exquisitely decorated handmade homewares by the Dalit Goods Co, a social enterprise standing up for Dalit people in India.
The term “Dalit” translates as downtrodden or oppressed. Positioned at the bottom of India’s society, people in Dalit communities have been subject to dehumanising abuse and discrimination for thousands of years.
The Dalit Goods Co aims to raise awareness of the terrible inequalities Dalit people suffer as well as helping to improve their lives. Sales of their products help fund Life Association, the charity behind the brand. Much of their work revolves around providing support and education, including building schools and children’s homes, for Dalits in India.
Dalit Goods Co also create jobs for underprivileged people – their entire range is handcrafted by artisans in Dalit communities. For instance, Dalit people from Kashmir create the beautiful egg cups by using papier-mâché and painting them with traditional Kashmiri designs.