Palestinian map candles by Mahmoud in Beit Lahm are handcrafted pieces that merge traditional materials with cultural storytelling.
Each candle rests on a carved olive-wood base. The grain and warmth of the wood echo the region’s olive groves. The wax is molded to the base of the olive wood in the map of Palestine.
Made in small batches in Beit Lahm, Mahmoud’s work emphasizes local craftsmanship and sustainability, using locally sourced olive-wood offcuts and soy wax for cleaner burning.
These candles function as both illumination and objects of memory and identity; the smooth, luminous wax set against the textured, time‑worn olive wood creates a tactile presence that invites reflection on land, heritage, and daily life.
Palestinian map candles by Mahmoud in Beit Lahm are handcrafted pieces that merge traditional materials with cultural storytelling.
Each candle rests on a carved olive-wood base. The grain and warmth of the wood echo the region’s olive groves. The wax is molded to the base of the olive wood in the map of Palestine.
Made in small batches in Beit Lahm, Mahmoud’s work emphasizes local craftsmanship and sustainability, using locally sourced olive-wood offcuts and soy wax for cleaner burning.
These candles function as both illumination and objects of memory and identity; the smooth, luminous wax set against the textured, time‑worn olive wood creates a tactile presence that invites reflection on land, heritage, and daily life.
