Ikigai

Japanese

£55.00 GBP

In harmonious equilibrium; joy and fulfilment found in the perfect balance of life’s elements. Vibrant clarity of bergamot, grapefruit and red mandarin, a peaceful floral heart of jasmine and lavender, a stable, grounded base of woods, vetiver and frankincense.

Ikigai - Reason for being; a sense of purpose. Idiomatically, the feeling of accomplishment and fulfilment that follows the pursuit of one's passions.

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Trim the wick to 5mm before each use to encourage clean burning.
Burn on a flat, non-flammable surface. On the first use, burn until the melt pool reaches the container edge to avoid tunnelling.
Don't touch the candle container when hot, to avoid burns. Keep away from children, pets and flammable materials.
Cover candle with the dust cover when not in use to preserve the scent and minimise dust from collecting on the surface.

Certified organic by the Soil Association.

Discounted refills for used Babel containers.

100% recyclable packaging. Zero waste to landfill.

Contributing profits to worthy causes.

A pure expression of organic scent.

Clean scent, thoughtful design, made with intention.

100%

Natural ingredients.

Certified organic.

FSC® certified.

0

Waste to landfill.

Plastics.

Synthetics.

[ikʲiɡa̠i]

Japanese

Ikigai describes having a sense of purpose in life, as well as a feeling of motivation and balance, where one's needs, desires, satisfactions and ambitions meet. According to a study by Japanese scholar Michiko Kumano, feeling ikigai as described in Japanese usually means the feeling of accomplishment and fulfilment that follows when people pursue their passions. Activities that generate the feeling of ikigai are not forced on an individual; they are perceived as being spontaneous and undertaken willingly, and are therefore personal, depending on a person's inner self.

The word 'ikigai' is made up of two Japanese words: 'iki' meaning to live, and 'kai' meaning worth, effect, or result, and is generally composed of four rules; that is to do things that you love, that you're good at, that the world needs and that you can be paid for.

Association for Aid and Relief (AAR), Japan

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) is an international NGO that reaches out to the most vulnerable populations in Japan. Due to the global climate warming, major natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons occur every year, and AAR help to provide emergency relief in the immediate aftermath.

Support Association for Aid and Relief (AAR), Japan when you purchase Ikigai.

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I’ve been waiting for so long to try these candles having been recommended by family and friends and was particularly interested in trying them out due to the provenance of the manufacturing process with the organics and sustainability elements. I’ve not been disappointed, as the fragrance is sublime without the pungency of some other high end candles, subtle in the background, without being overpowering. I will be trying the others in the range - if this one ever burns down!

Beautiful candle, really long lasting. Love the scent. It is subtle and not overpowering, which is perfect.

Absolutely love this candle! The scent is gorgeous and lingers for ages even after it’s been blown out. The tin it comes in is beautiful too, I’ll definitely be reusing it once the candle’s finished. Really impressed!