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'Trypillian Man and the Universe' – a pitcher-shaped candle by the 'Valkovsky Family Candle Workshop,' a craft brand inspired by the beauty of nature, as well as the traditions and daily life of the Ukrainian people.
The candle is entirely hand-sculpted from 100% natural beeswax.
This piece is a miniature replica of vessels created by the tribes of the early Trypillian culture. The original artifacts date back to the 6th–5th millennia BC and originate from the region of the Dniester and Southern Bug river basins.
Clay artifacts—featuring a vast array of shapes, functions, and ornamental designs—serve as the hallmark of the Trypillian culture, often referred to as the 'painted pottery culture.' For these ancient agriculturalists, ceramics held not only a practical, everyday purpose but also profound sacred significance, representing a vessel for life, abundance, and the gifts of the earth.
Symbolism and Meaning of the Ornaments
Anthropomorphic symbols (depictions of humans): These represent the unity between ancient humanity and higher powers, the honoring of ancestors, and the role of the human being as a conduit for energy between the earth and the sky.
Spirals and celestial circles: These embody the continuous flow of energy throughout the Universe, the cyclical nature of time, eternity, and the infinite nature of existence.
Wavy lines and horizontal bands: These symbolize celestial moisture—rivers and rains—that bestowed life upon the earth." field.
The shape of the jug: Embodies the concept of a "full vessel"—symbolizing material abundance, domestic comfort, and the preservation of vital energy within the home.
The living flame of this beeswax candle fills the space with a special energy. Beeswax is considered a natural purifier of one's surroundings, as well as a symbol of sunlight, purity, and harmony with nature.
This candle makes a wonderful, meaningful gift, a unique ethnic accent for your interior, or a source of warm, cozy light for your home.
Burn time: 10 hours
Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Weight: 150 +/- 10 g
Material: Beeswax