About Us
Washa means ‘bring to light’ in Swahili🕯🔥
At Washa Candles, we create beautifully designed, mindfully crafted, high-quality soy-wax candles.
All Washa Candles are hand-poured from Brooklyn, New York in sustainable batches using responsibly sourced ingredients. All our candles are made from 100% soy wax which is natural and renewable. Soy wax produces a cleaner, longer burn, and excellent fragrance experience.
All our wicks are constructed from natural flat cotton threads and are lead and zinc-free for a clean burn. All our oils are phthalate-free, petroleum-free, and cruelty-free!
Washa candles are made for aromatherapy, and the oils used are great for stress relief, soothing anxiety, smudging, and purification.
The Founder
Habari. I’m Gladwell Mwangi, the founder of Washa Candles. I started this business from my home kitchen in 2019 with the intention to create something that cured me of my homesickness. I was born and raised in Kenya, one of the most beautiful places in the world, and living abroad meant sacrificing all those memories. Washa candles is my way of connecting back to my favorite memories of home while celebrating my kulture 🇰🇪
I hand pour each Washa Candle with a lot of care, and pride myself on making a beautiful final product that many can appreciate. In collaboration with my amazing team, I am on a simple mission to spark a light 🕯🔥
The Cause
Washa candles are inspired by the unbowed women of Kenya and we’ve made a commitment to amplify their voices and advocate for gender equality. Our mission is to celebrate and protect black women.
We donate 2% of candle sales towards causes and non-profit organizations that protect black women and mitigate oppressive practices.
