Our Story

Junkiri, which means 'firefly,' is a unique startup founded by the daughter of a Gurkha. It is dedicated to supporting the community and its artisans. While it may not change the world, Junkiri has the potential to lighting their path, empowering many through meaningful trade and passion.

We use only the natural ingredients in our candles, including premium soy wax, natural fragrances, and cotton wicks. Our candles are free of parabens, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals, making them safe for you and the environment. We believe that using high-quality ingredients is the key to creating candles that look and smell amazing, and that burn cleanly and evenly.

Every candle we make is hand-poured with care in small batches in our studio. We use traditional method blend it with the contemporary twist to create candles that are both beautiful and functional. Our team of experienced candle artisans takes pride in every candle they produce, and we're confident that you'll be able to see and feel the difference.