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Artisan Spotlight
Arkay V
United States
Arkay V is a candle maker with an eye for color and ceremony. He hand-pours every candle in small batches, from sculpted rose and peony forms to gold-tinned scents drawn from Indian ritual — saffron and sandalwood, rose and mint, camphor and tulsi. His flower candles and mosaic coasters were the runaway favorite at a recent 50th birthday celebration, where guests took them home as return gifts. He is now building a distinctly Indian-inspired scent collection, Indus Aura, alongside his mosaic work.
Featured Creations
Discover the latest handmade pieces from our artisans.
Lavender Fields Soap
Maya's Studio
A calming, handcrafted natural soap made with organic lavender buds and a gentle olive oil base. Each bar is cured for four weeks to create a creamy, long-lasting lather. Scented with pure lavender essential oil for a peaceful, relaxing wash.
Block Print Garden Scarf
Priya Textiles
A lightweight cotton scarf block-printed by hand with a botanical garden pattern in terracotta and sage. Each piece is pressed one at a time, giving every scarf a subtle, unique variation. Soft, breathable, and easy to wear year-round.
Eucalyptus Aromatherapy Candle
Avery's Apothecary
A clean-burning soy candle in a reusable terracotta vessel. Blended with eucalyptus and sage essential oils, it brings a fresh, spa-like calm to any space. Hand-poured in small batches and finished with a simple, modern label.
Indus Aura Sacred Scents Trio
Arkay V
The Indus Aura Sacred Scents Trio — three gold tin soy candles in a gift box, inspired by Indian temple and kitchen aromatics.Hand poured in the USA in small batches by Arkay V. 100% soy wax, cotton wicks.
Indus Aura Saffron / Kesar Chandan Tin Candle
Arkay V
A gold tin soy candle from Arkay V's Indus Aura collection. Saffron, sandalwood and amber — warm, resinous and softly sweet.Hand poured in the USA in small batches, 100% soy wax with a cotton wick. Approx. 40 hour burn.
Indus Aura Edible Camphor / Karpooram Tulsi Tin Candle
Arkay V
A gold tin soy candle from Arkay V's Indus Aura collection. Camphor, tulsi and vetiver — cool, green and grounding.Hand poured in the USA in small batches, 100% soy wax with a cotton wick. Approx. 40 hour burn.
Flower Candle Set of Six
Arkay V
Six sculpted rose and peony candles in blush, coral, magenta and marigold — the set that stole the show at a recent 50th birthday celebration. Perfect as party favors, table decor, or a gift bundle. Hand-poured by Arkay V.
Mosaic Art Coaster Set of Four
Arkay V
Four handmade mosaic coasters, each set with cut glass tiles in a geometric bloom pattern on a sealed wooden base. Every coaster is one of a kind. Made by Arkay V.
Indus Aura Rose / Gulab Pudhina Tin Candle
Arkay V
A gold tin soy candle from Arkay V's Indus Aura collection. Rose, gulab and cooling pudhina mint — soft, fresh and floral.Hand poured in the USA in small batches, 100% soy wax with a cotton wick. Approx. 40 hour burn.
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