The Gaiwan Candle by MAHŌ Sensory brings together fragrance, contemporary art and traditional design in a distinctive collectible vessel.

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 evocative fragrance with an expressive design.

Designed and made in Melbourne, the collection celebrates the sensory experience of scent and the character of Australian creative talent. Once the candle has finished burning, the vessel can be repurposed as a decorative statement piece or incorporated into a contemporary teaware collection.

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
• Product: Gaiwan Candle
• Designed and made in Melbourne, Australia
• Inspired by the traditional Gaiwan tea vessel
• Created in collaboration with Melbourne-based artists and designers
• Available in four designs and fragrance profiles
• Vessel designed to be repurposed 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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