The Gaiwan Candle by MAHŌ Sensory combines evocative fragrance, contemporary art and traditional design in a distinctive collectible vessel – a candle to enjoy now and treasure beyond the flame.
Inspired by the Gaiwan, a traditional Chinese tea vessel, each candle reimagines its considered form through a collaboration with a Melbourne-based artist, pairing an expressive design with a distinctive fragrance.
Designed and made in Melbourne, each candle is crafted using soy wax and a lead-free cotton wick, with an approximate burn time of 44 hours. The collection celebrates the sensory experience of fragrance and the creativity of Australian artists.
Each vessel can be repurposed as a decorative statement piece or incorporated into a contemporary teaware collection once the candle has finished burning.
Available in four distinctive designs – Evergreen, Surreal Flower, Happy Hour and Kawaii Kids. Each Gaiwan Candle offers its own interpretation of colour, memory and fragrance.
Product Details
- Brand: MAHŌ Sensory
- Wax: Soy wax
- Wick: Lead-free cotton wick
- Approximate Burn Time: 44 hours
- Designed and Made: Melbourne, Australia
- Design Inspiration: Traditional Gaiwan tea vessel
- Creative Collaboration: Melbourne-based artists and designers
- Available Designs: Evergreen, Surreal Flower, Happy Hour and Kawaii Kids
- Repurposing: Vessel designed to be reused as a decorative statement piece or incorporated into a contemporary teaware collection once the candle has finished burning.
Fragrance & Design Options
Evergreen – by Nani Puspasari
Fresh and green, Evergreen evokes the feeling of a quiet morning in the garden. Notes of grass, pear and magnolia create a bright, botanical fragrance inspired by childhood memories and the restorative character of the outdoors.
Fragrance notes: Grass, pear, magnolia.
Surreal Flower – by Lukas Kasper
Inspired by the free-spirited atmosphere of Woodstock ’69, Surreal Flower blends floral softness with earthy depth. Tiaré flower and tuberose meet patchouli, tobacco and bitter orange, rounded by caramel and vanilla for a warm, expressive fragrance.
Fragrance notes: Tiaré flower, caramel, tobacco.
Happy Hour – by BrandWorks Australia
Drawing on the glamour and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era, Happy Hour offers a fresh, sophisticated fragrance with a playful edge. Crisp gin and lime are balanced by aromatic botanicals and smooth sandalwood, recalling the atmosphere of a glamorous city cocktail bar.
Fragrance notes: Gin, lime, sandalwood.
Kawaii Kids – by Tim Sta-Ana
Playful and nostalgic, Kawaii Kids takes inspiration from the sweet treats and lively streets of Tokyo. Notes reminiscent of freshly baked bread and bubble tea combine with fragrant rice, jasmine, warm spices and sandalwood for a comforting, distinctive scent.
Fragrance notes: Sweet bread, bubble tea, spices.
Materials & Construction
- Traditional Gaiwan-inspired vessel
- Contemporary artwork developed in collaboration with Melbourne-based creatives
- Designed to be retained and repurposed after use
Repurposing
Once the candle has finished burning, the vessel can be given a second life as a decorative object or considered addition to a teaware collection.
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MAHO Gaiwan Candles
Designed by MAHO Sensory
MAHO Sensory
MAHŌ Sensory is a Melbourne-founded design brand creating distinctive glassware, contemporary teaware and artist-designed candles that bring colour and character to everyday rituals.
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The Gaiwan Candle by MAHŌ Sensory combines evocative fragrance, contemporary art and traditional design in a distinctive collectible vessel – a candle to enjoy now and treasure beyond the flame.
Inspired by the Gaiwan, a traditional Chinese tea vessel, each candle reimagines its considered form through a collaboration with a Melbourne-based artist, pairing an expressive design with a distinctive fragrance.
Designed and made in Melbourne, each candle is crafted using soy wax and a lead-free cotton wick, with an approximate burn time of 44 hours. The collection celebrates the sensory experience of fragrance and the creativity of Australian artists.
Each vessel can be repurposed as a decorative statement piece or incorporated into a contemporary teaware collection once the candle has finished burning.
Available in four distinctive designs – Evergreen, Surreal Flower, Happy Hour and Kawaii Kids. Each Gaiwan Candle offers its own interpretation of colour, memory and fragrance.
Product Details
- Brand: MAHŌ Sensory
- Wax: Soy wax
- Wick: Lead-free cotton wick
- Approximate Burn Time: 44 hours
- Designed and Made: Melbourne, Australia
- Design Inspiration: Traditional Gaiwan tea vessel
- Creative Collaboration: Melbourne-based artists and designers
- Available Designs: Evergreen, Surreal Flower, Happy Hour and Kawaii Kids
- Repurposing: Vessel designed to be reused as a decorative statement piece or incorporated into a contemporary teaware collection once the candle has finished burning.
Fragrance & Design Options
Evergreen – by Nani Puspasari
Fresh and green, Evergreen evokes the feeling of a quiet morning in the garden. Notes of grass, pear and magnolia create a bright, botanical fragrance inspired by childhood memories and the restorative character of the outdoors.
Fragrance notes: Grass, pear, magnolia.
Surreal Flower – by Lukas Kasper
Inspired by the free-spirited atmosphere of Woodstock ’69, Surreal Flower blends floral softness with earthy depth. Tiaré flower and tuberose meet patchouli, tobacco and bitter orange, rounded by caramel and vanilla for a warm, expressive fragrance.
Fragrance notes: Tiaré flower, caramel, tobacco.
Happy Hour – by BrandWorks Australia
Drawing on the glamour and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era, Happy Hour offers a fresh, sophisticated fragrance with a playful edge. Crisp gin and lime are balanced by aromatic botanicals and smooth sandalwood, recalling the atmosphere of a glamorous city cocktail bar.
Fragrance notes: Gin, lime, sandalwood.
Kawaii Kids – by Tim Sta-Ana
Playful and nostalgic, Kawaii Kids takes inspiration from the sweet treats and lively streets of Tokyo. Notes reminiscent of freshly baked bread and bubble tea combine with fragrant rice, jasmine, warm spices and sandalwood for a comforting, distinctive scent.
Fragrance notes: Sweet bread, bubble tea, spices.
Materials & Construction
- Traditional Gaiwan-inspired vessel
- Contemporary artwork developed in collaboration with Melbourne-based creatives
- Designed to be retained and repurposed after use
Repurposing
Once the candle has finished burning, the vessel can be given a second life as a decorative object or considered addition to a teaware collection.
Discover MAHŌ Sensory
Explore the MAHŌ Sensory collection at DOMO, featuring distinctive glassware, teaware and thoughtfully designed objects that bring colour and character to everyday rituals.
-
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$65.00Custom order onlyThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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