Ancient Mark
Limited Edition
This ceramic candle collection is perfect for outdoor terraces. However, we recommend keeping
them out of the sun, cold and rain.
Decorated ceramics is not an ancestral skill in Aboriginal art. However, a number of artists have
taken a late interest in it, and we’ve drawn inspiration from their work. For several years now, we’ve
been working with a ceramics workshop in Portugal, experimenting with new glazing and decoration
techniques. The original designs of this Ancient Mark ceramic collection are thus inspired by the
aesthetic of Aboriginal artworks. A series of motifs is repeated all around the ceramic, forming
symbols such as a circle representing sacred sites or an arch representing the presence of man.
The lines between the two are the paths that can be followed. In the image of their art, a graphic
map is created. These imprints in the ceramics, like drawings on the skin, become tribal tattoos,
often referred to as «Ancient marks». To produce these pieces, molds were designed for each size,
enabling the collection to be built. The hand of Portuguese craftsmen remains at the heart of this
collection, and each piece is cast and glazed by hand. In keeping with our summer theme, we’ve
named these candles after the Aboriginal communities which their greatest artists come from.
Expertise: hand-crafted ceramics
Papunya
Peppermint – Geranium – Driftwood
Aromatic
Papunya
Papunya is an artistic place where aboriginal communities gather. It became the starting point of
the Aboriginal art movement, and Papunya helped to encourage initiates to paint. In 1971, for the
first time, the stories about Dreamtime came to life, and symbols dating back thousands of years
were finally displayed for all to see.
The Papunya scented candle is glazed in a red ochre color with off-white lines, giving it a very
tribal look. The ceramic is engraved with symbols of Aboriginal art. The ochre color makes this
candle perfect for gardens, with its scent of geranium and peppermint.
Retail Prices
Max 10 : 95€ Max 16 : 125€ Max 24 : 250€ Max 35 : 500€