Hand-Poured Tranquility: Discovering The Kindred Folk’s Nature-Inspired Candles

There’s something timeless about candlelight. A flame’s gentle flicker can transform even the simplest moment into something sacred - an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect. At the heart of this ritual is The Kindred Folk, a Scottish brand crafting hand-poured candles that blend natural beauty with mindful living.

What Makes The Kindred Folk Special

These aren’t just candles; they’re vessels of calm. Each one is thoughtfully made with a sustainable rapeseed and coconut wax blend, cotton and linen wicks, and paraben-free fragrances. This ensures a clean burn, long-lasting scent, and a flame you can feel good about welcoming into your home.

Housed in apothecary-style amber jars with golden aluminum lids, The Kindred Folk’s candles are as aesthetically pleasing as they are practical. The lids protect the fragrance between burns, while the jars bring an understated elegance to any space.

At their core, these candles are about slowing down. Each one is designed to turn your daily rituals - whether it’s journaling, meditating, or simply enjoying a quiet evening into moments of mindfulness.

A Journey Through Their Scents

The Kindred Folk’s collection spans a range of fragrance families, each evoking a different mood and memory:

Discover Fresh Scents

Sea Air + Driftwood carries the breeze of a Scottish coastline into your home.

Herbal Lavender is a timeless scent for unwinding after a hectic day.

Discover Citrus Scents

Lemongrass + Ginger brightens your space, bringing energy and focus.

Discover Sweet Scents

Black Pomegranate is rich and indulgent, perfect for elevating everyday moments.

Wild Berry + Bramble brings a fruity sweetness that feels both comforting and uplifting.

Discover Woody Scents

Dark Honey + Tobacco adds warmth and depth, wrapping you in smoky, golden notes.

Vintage Oakwood is grounding and complex, with a blend of oak, vetiver, jasmine, and incense.

Creating a Mood With Candlelight

Candles are more than fragrance - they set the tone for how we feel. With The Kindred Folk, each scent becomes a companion for a particular state of mind:

To relax & let go → Light Herbal Lavender after a long day.

To focus & energize → Brighten your workspace with Lemongrass + Ginger.

To uplift your spirit → Try Black Pomegranate when you need a mood boost.

To embrace calm → Settle into the evening with Dark Honey + Tobacco.

Candle Care for the Perfect Burn

To make the most of your candle, a little care goes a long way:

On the first burn, allow the wax to melt fully to the edges (around 4 hours) to prevent tunnelling.

Always trim the wick to 5 mm before lighting to ensure a clean, even flame.

Burn candles on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts.

Extinguish with a snuffer, not by blowing, to preserve the scent.

Replace the lid once cooled to lock in fragrance between uses.

These small steps help prolong the life of your candle while keeping the experience as beautiful as intended.

The Ritual of Light

Every Kindred Folk candle is a reminder that tranquility can be found in the everyday. By hand-pouring each piece with care, this small Scottish brand invites you to slow down and rediscover the joy of ritual - whether it’s a quiet morning with tea or an evening curled up with a book.

So strike a match, watch the flame come alive, and let The Kindred Folk guide you into moments of stillness, connection, and light.

Shop our collection of Kindred Folk candles here & get ready to relax and unwind...