South Africa - Fair Trade Candles
South Africa - Candle Artisans
Our supplier of the vibrant, hand-painted African Candles is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. We appreciate being able to work with and help support Fair Trade Organizations concerned with sustainability as defined by the United Nations "to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Click here for more information about the Fair Trade Federation.
Photos and words below bring us closer to the South African Artisans who create the gorgeous candles we use to adorn our mantles and to give as gifts for our families and friends.
click on photos to go to our 'Candles' product page & buy buttons
Our supplier of the vibrant, hand-painted African Candles is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. We appreciate being able to work with and help support Fair Trade Organizations concerned with sustainability as defined by the United Nations "to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Click here for more information about the Fair Trade Federation.
Photos and words below bring us closer to the South African Artisans who create the gorgeous candles we use to adorn our mantles and to give as gifts for our families and friends.
click on photos to go to our 'Candles' product page & buy buttons
Beauty Ndlovu >
I am Beauty Ndlovu, aged 26 years. Sphiliswe is my african name and means opportunity to living. I came from Zimbabwe. I am married with two boys aged seven and four, who I love very much. My mother still lives in Zimbabwe, she is 70 years old. My father passed away in 2006. I love listening to all the stories that the staff tell us, they are funny and make us happy and laugh a lot. It makes coming to work good cos we are happy. I’ve been working for Inspirations of Africa for almost five years, designing and painting candles. My boss thinks I am very talented and really likes my designs. I’m always late but she doesn’t shout anymore.
African Candles with rich designs that make these tapers glow before they are even lit.
Why these candles?
…to ensure that fellow humans are able to earn a fair living wage in a local context.
Like their candles, the atmosphere in the workshop is lively. There is singing, music, laughter, chatter and the joy is evident
on the faces below. We design and create color, stripes, spirals, squiggles and whirls to bring you the rich and colorful art of
Africa. These are her people.
Why these candles?
Gift Ndiweni>
My name is Gift Ndiweni. I’m 22 years old. from Zimbabwe. I come to South Africa in 2004, after I finished grade 12. I used to help my mother at home with the cooking and cleaning. Before I used to paint houses until I started at African Inspirations, where I am for the last two years. When I was a small boy I used to play with girls. In our company We always happy, that's why I stay here.
< Esilly Mgwenya
My name is Esilly Mgwenya aged 28. I am a lady. I come from Zimbabwe. I have two children a boy and a girl. I have 5 years in South Africa but 4 years working in candles. Long ago I used to be a boy because I was herding my father's cattle. I used to fight with other boys in the bush. At work I am the boss at fighting. I'm afraid of Maria. If you see Maria is like you see a lion. But we always happy.
Nonlanhla Mashia Mahosa
A wax-based, non-toxic paint isused for the candles. No child labor.
