“We must believe in our souls that we are somebody, that we are significant, that we are worthful, and we must walk the streets of life every day with this sense of dignity and this sense of somebody-ness.” ― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys.
Experience the cozy embrace of cashmere and warm milk, complemented by the captivating depth of sandalwood. Rich black wax poured within a sleek black vessel; Dark Academia is our first onyx-hued candle. Sophisticated and seductive, this scent evokes late nights in libraries, handwritten letters, and secrets preserved by the dark.
In Kari's Chicago-area studio, she crafts each LITOTES candle with clean soy wax and natural essential oils (no synthetics, phthalate-free). All ingredients are non-toxic when used for their intended purpose. Each fragrance is hand-poured by the artist and wrapped thoughtfully, ready for gifting.