Kozumiya Bear Cub Candle

The "Kumakko Candle" is based on the popular wooden carved bear "Kumakko-san" from the Hokkaido souvenir brand "Koguya" produced by Sapporo select shop "FAbULOUS" under the concept of "Hokkaido scenery in the palm of your hand." It was created by candle artist Yoshikawa from Otaru. Yakumo Town in southern Hokkaido is said to be the birthplace of bear carving. Bear carvings, which began as a source of income during the farming off-season, have become popular as a souvenir representative of Hokkaido, and now attract so many people that they even have collectors. Kokuya's original bear carvings are carved with an emphasis on the surface, and the bears have an impressive expression, with their slightly bowed head. The wood is old, high-quality katsura wood, and the carving is done in one stroke to give it a glossy finish. As the name "Koguma-ya" suggests, the candles are designed to look like adorable, round baby bears. These palm-sized candles are made from 100% natural beeswax. Made from natural materials, beeswax candles produce little soot when lit and have a subtle, sweet scent. These beeswax candles are made from bear carvings, inheriting the wisdom and history of our ancestors and created with a modern perspective, bringing a heartwarming scene to your daily life.

"The scenery of Hokkaido in the palm of your hand" A cute, rounded bear. A vase made from Sapporo soft stone, a Hokkaido heritage. A lamp-shaped candle made at a long-established candle factory in Otaru. Hand towels with a Hokkaido forest motif... Using materials from Hokkaido, we create products in collaboration with artisans from all over the prefecture. These are Hokkaido souvenirs made by FAbULOUS.
[From the FAbULOUS/Koguya website]