{"title":"Gaiwan Candles","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonouring the artefacts and ceremonies of the imperial Ming Dynasty, MAHŌ Sensory Candles blend artistic influence with ancient design. Igniting an all-encompassing journey across the five senses, MAHŌ celebrates modern uniqueness and Australian design with a collection of three traditional Gaiwan vessels reimagined by established Melbourne-based artists. Inspired scents paired with exquisite detail repurpose every capsule into a collectible statement piece to be reimagined once burning is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinct in their shape and story, each MAHŌ Sensory Candle has been curated as a reflection of the artists’ unique voice and style. A physical representation of a time and place gone by, Surreal Flower, Evergreen, Kawaii Kids, and Happy Hour spark a luxurious escape through scent and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAHŌ – one-of-a-kind candles designed and made in Melbourne. 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To be drunk directly from the instrument or poured into another container, the Gaiwan is elegant, unchanged, and considered the official Imperial ceremony tea decanter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich in their heritage and intricate, intentional form, MAHŌ Sensory Candles--a match in purposeful, modern artistry--have re-envisioned the Gaiwan in collaboration with Melbourne-based artists to honour the simplicity of fragrance meets design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflective of the ancient practice of savouring steeped tea leaves from the concave Gaiwan lid, please enjoy the fragrance of each MAHŌ Sensory Candle before igniting the aromas. Each vessel has been designed to be repurposed as a collectible statement piece or part of a modern teaware collection once burning is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scent – Surreal Flower\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending reality with abstract design, Surreal Flower pays homage to a place of gritty earth, soul, and flower power. Inspired by the spirit of Woodstock ’69, it captures an abstract getaway grounded in peace, love, and connection, where pain, perfection, and ecstasy meet design.\u003cbr\u003eDelicate tiaré and soft tuberose are grounded by earthy patchouli, tobacco, and bitter orange, then smoothed with rich caramel and sweet vanilla. Soft, earthy, and surreal, this transcendent floral escape evokes hazy nights, ecstatic dreaming, creativity, and a freedom state of mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003eTiaré flowers, Caramel, Tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist - Lukas Kasper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by Melbourne-based mural and skateboard artist Lukas Kasper, Surreal Flower intersects a radical fantasy with a tangible place and time. Reflective of a period of peace, love, and connection, Lukas captures blooming flowers, flowing ideas, and an opening of hearts and minds. Blurring identity, thoughts, happiness, and colour, Woodstock ‘69 mixes floral serenity with sharp colours to both spark and relax the mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist Statement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlive in the air\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeel your senses ignite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe flame and your body align, giving sight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeel the heart, feel the peace, let it live, let it in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike nature and love, it will always win\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrently residing in Melbourne, Australia, Queensland mural and skateboard artist Lukas Kasper envisions the surreal in abstract, vibrant colours. Striving to capture the audience and bring them inside his eclectic designs, Lukas relies on expressive patterns and monster visions to break away from expected imagery and ignite the imagination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExploring street art, mental health and wellbeing, and evolving his taste and ideas through personal growth and experience, Lukas’ art can be found across Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Canada, and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAHŌ Sensory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43004832251979,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6751\/3931\/files\/maho_gaiwan-candles_surreal-flower_cover.webp?v=1786087871"},{"product_id":"gaiwan-candle-evergreen","title":"Gaiwan Candle – Evergreen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vessel – Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrewing sensual aromas of green, white, and oolong tea, the Ming Dynasty Gaiwan is delicate yet functional in its structure and design. The vessel’s fine porcelain absorbs heat to minimise leaf damage while the concave lid acts as a small cup. To be drunk directly from the instrument or poured into another container, the Gaiwan is elegant, unchanged, and considered the official Imperial ceremony tea decanter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich in their heritage and intricate, intentional form, MAHŌ Sensory Candles--a match in purposeful, modern artistry--have re-envisioned the Gaiwan in collaboration with Melbourne-based artists to honour the simplicity of fragrance meets design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflective of the ancient practice of savouring steeped tea leaves from the concave Gaiwan lid, please enjoy the fragrance of each MAHŌ Sensory Candle before igniting the aromas. 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Fresh-cut grass and invigorating herbs wave through the breeze, guiding the senses through backyard garden strolls and dreamlike fields on an easy Sunday morning.\u003cbr\u003eAlive, vibrant, and full of earthy delight, Evergreen whisks our senses back to a long-gone childhood moment in time, and celebrates the healing properties of the great outdoors, bringing a bright and lively escape into the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003eGrass, Pear, Magnolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist -  Nani Puspasari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Melbourne-based artist Nani Puspasari, Evergreen captures the soft feel of a cool Summer morning inside the home. Drifting in and out of the garden rows,\u0026amp;nbsp;breathing in magnolia and fresh-cut roses, Evergreen captures the slow, lazy pace of an early quiet morning. Wafting through the air with delicate florals and earthy garden,\u0026amp;nbsp;MAHŌ captures the stillness of seasonal magic that slows place and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised on a small island surrounded by gardens in full bloom, Indonesian-Australian artist Nani Puspasari is a visual designer, illustrator, painter, and ceramicist based in\u0026amp;nbsp;Melbourne. Inspired by memories, images, and the everyday around her, Nani builds narratives by colouring real-life artefacts with a personal perspective to create bold but\u0026amp;nbsp;minimal designs. Relying on colourful, pop art paintings and quirky, dreamlike images, Nani uses every piece as an opportunity to explore and expand her artistic mediums\u0026amp;nbsp;without being limited to a single style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Bank of Queensland Encouragement Awards in Student Paintings, Silver Illustrator Australia Award, Premio Combat Prize, Excellent Prize of Japan Illustration\u0026amp;nbsp;Awards, and a Lethbridge Art Award Finalist, Nani’s works exude an eclectic, cheeky style guaranteed to bring a smile. 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Grounded by sandalwood, Kawaii Kids is a playful, animated interpretation of nostalgic Japanese sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003eSweet Bread, Bubble tea, Spices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist -  Tim Sta-Ana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMelbourne-based 2D animator and illustrator Tim Sta-Ana collaborates with MAHŌ for KAWAII KIDS. Passionate about making art via technology, Tim is a multidisciplinary artist focused on animation, illustration, and experimental web design. With work completed for Disney TVA, Peter Helliar’s Frankie Fish, and in collaboration with Sticky Institute, Tim organises underground art shows, animation screenings, and events under the artist collective Fizzy Cool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrently focused on feelings surrounding relationships and loneliness, more of Tim’s work can be found at \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etimmy.dog\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist Statement:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I really like to make things that I would personally use and see in the world… It's amazing to see modern designs and traditional techniques combined to create these candles.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAHŌ Sensory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43005125984331,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6751\/3931\/files\/maho_gaiwan-candles_kawaii-kids_cover.webp?v=1786087863"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6751\/3931\/collections\/maho_gaiwan-candles_surreal-flower_5.webp?v=1786088109","url":"https:\/\/mahosensory.com.au\/collections\/gaiwan-candles.oembed","provider":"MAHŌ Sensory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}