Small Shabbat Hamsa Painted Candles - Set of 4

This set of four small taper candles are lovingly hand poured and hand painted primarily by single mothers from rural communities. These Shabbat candles incorporate the protective palm of the Hamsa* design. Display them with these holders.

• Handmade in South Africa
  
• Materials: highest quality natural paraffin wax, 100% cotton wick, unscented, smokeless, and free from added toxins
• Dimensions: 4.75 in. H, 4-hour burn time
• Shabbat tapers packaged in a 4-pack and tied with a story card.

* The Hamsa Hand is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. The hamsa hand has a wide variety of different spellings which includes hamesh, hamsa, chamsa, and khamsa.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in rural South Africa. Their income supports extended families of up to 14 people.