Candle Pitcher – Trypillian Ancestral Hearth – Valkovskyi Family Candle Workshop

'Trypillia: Hearth of the Ancestors' – 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.

This candle is entirely hand-sculpted from 100% natural beeswax.

The piece is a miniature replica of pottery from the early stages of the Trypillia culture. The original artifacts date back to the 6th–5th millennia BC and originate from the region encompassing the Dniester and Southern Bug river basins.

Clay vessels—featuring a vast array of shapes, functions, and ornamental designs—serve as the hallmark of the Trypillia culture, which is frequently referred to as the 'painted pottery culture.' For these ancient farmers, 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:

Ribbon-like and cord-like patterns: Represent the connection across time, the continuity of generations, protective boundaries, and the unity of the kin group around a shared hearth.

Wavy lines: Symbolize life-giving moisture—rivers, rain, and the eternal flow of time—which ensured prosperity and bountiful harvests for these ancient agriculturalists.

The pitcher shape: Traditionally symbolizes a 'full vessel'—representing material abundance, a cozy home, and the preservation of the family..." warmth to your home.

The living flame of such a 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: 4 hours

Dimensions: 5 x 5.5 cm

Weight: 80 +/- 10 g

Material: beeswax