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Curious New Candles Land On Our Radar
December 4, 2010 5:28 pm
The indie candle label Land by Land is something of a mystery. The brand barely has a Web site and doesn’t chase press, but its exquisite scents were enough to send us on something of recon mission to track down as much info as possible. Here’s what we found out: At the beginning of 2009, Japanese-born, New York-based friends Kanoko Mizuo and Tomoyo Kamio started collaborating on a private hair salon, a small atelier they decided to fill with things they liked. Using only all-natural fragrances, pure essential oils, and cotton wicks, they turned their attention to botanical-based burners. But unlike others on the eco scene, the duo’s original goal was to create candle scents tailored to men (yes, men). Requests from said guys’ respective girlfriends soon came in, prompting the formulation of a new crop of uncommon floral compositions blended with masculine touches of musk and sandalwood. Thus far, there are 17 quirky varieties to choose from, including a smoky Leather, a rich Cassis, and a dewy Gardenia, all named by numbers. The portable tins are great for travel, while the larger jars make an ideal holiday gift, with a generous burn time of 40 to 45 hours. Look for them at small purveyors of cool like Steven Alan in New York or Philadelphia’s Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Case closed.
-Kari Molvar
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