Clay Candle Holders

Sejnane pottery · UNESCO-listed craft · Tunisia

Bring home a piece of living history with this handcrafted clay candle holder made by the women potters of Sejnane, in northern Tunisia. Their pottery skills were inscribed by UNESCO in 2018 on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

How it’s made

Each piece is handmade from local Sejnane clay, shaped entirely without a wheel, mold or industrial tools. The clay is sun-dried and fired in open flames — an ancestral method passed down through generations.

Description

The Sejnane Clay Candle Holder has an organic, sculptural form shaped by the artisan’s hands. Its textured finish, natural pigments and rhythmic curves give it a strong presence. When lit, the flame casts warm, moving shadows across the room.

Why it’s special

• A one-of-a-kind piece — no two are identical
• A collector’s piece from one of the Mediterranean’s oldest pottery traditions
• Made by the women potters of Sejnane

Details (approx.)

• Height: about 7.5 in
• Material: Sejnane clay and natural pigments
• Finish: matte, organic, naturally patinated
• Edition: unique handmade piece

Care

• Dust with a soft cloth
• Do not submerge in water
• Use on a heat-safe surface and never leave a lit candle unattended
• For indoor use

Add warmth and artisan charm to your home with this handmade clay candelabra from Tunisia. Shaped and fired by Berber women artisans using ancestral techniques, it holds 7 candles and makes a beautiful centerpiece for a dining table, mantel or holiday décor.

A living heritage

This candelabra comes from a long pottery tradition in Tunisia, where women shape the clay by hand, dry it in the sun and fire it in open flames, as their ancestors did. In 2018, UNESCO added this pottery to its list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Buying handmade pieces like this one helps keep a traditional craft alive.

Features

• Holds 7 candles (taper candles, slim votives or tealights)
• 100% handmade clay pottery
• Rustic, earthy tones with organic patterns
• A UNESCO-listed heritage craft
• Each piece is unique

Dimensions (approx.)

• Length: 11–13.4 in (28–34 cm)
• Width: 2.7–4 in (7–10 cm)
• Height: 2.4–3.5 in (6–9 cm)
• Candle hole diameter: about 0.8 in (2 cm)

Perfect for

• Rustic, boho, farmhouse or wabi-sabi interiors
• A dining table or mantel centerpiece
• Holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Eid)
• Unique handmade gifts

Care

• Dust gently with a soft cloth
• Do not submerge in water
• Use on a heat-safe surface and never leave lit candles unattended

Bring warmth and artistry into your home with this handmade elephant candle holder, made with traditional Tunisian pottery techniques. Shaped from natural clay and finished by skilled artisans, it carries the gentle symbolism of the elephant — wisdom, strength and good fortune.

It holds a tealight and casts a soft glow, ideal for cozy evenings, meditation spaces or decorative displays. Every elephant is shaped by hand, so each has its own character.

Features

• Handmade from natural Tunisian clay
• Symbolic elephant design
• Decorative candle holder that fits one standard tealight
• Each piece is one of a kind

Dimensions (approx.)

• Height: 3–4.7 in (8–12 cm)
• Length: 4.7–6 in (12–15 cm)

Handmade variations in color and shape are part of its charm.

Perfect for

• Animal lovers and collectors
• Meditation and yoga spaces
• Boho, eclectic, rustic or minimalist interiors
• Thoughtful handmade gifts

Care

• Wipe gently with a soft cloth
• Do not immerse in water
• Indoor use only
• Keep away from drafts when using a real flame, and never leave a lit candle unattended