Soy wax · Poured in Bengaluru

One small flame,poured by hand.

Peonies, sunflower urlis, mithai candles and ready-to-gift boxes, made in small batches and delivered across Bengaluru.

  • 100% soy wax
  • ₹79 delivery in Bengaluru
  • Free above ₹999

The collection

Every candle is 100% soy wax with a cotton wick. Tap any candle to pick its colour, scent and quantity.

Diwali, weddings and office gifting

Ordering 25 or more? Tell us the occasion, the date and your budget on WhatsApp, and we'll put together a set with your name or logo on the tag.

–days to Diwali
Oct 28last day for bulk orders
Nov 4last day for single orders
Ask about bulk orders
  • 25+

    Free printed tags

    Launch prices on any mix of candles or gift boxes, plus a printed tag with your message on every one.

  • 50+

    Extra 5% off

    On top of launch prices, plus custom colours to match your wedding or brand, and a logo sticker on every box.

  • 100+

    Custom quote

    Corporate hampers and wedding favours, packed and delivered to one or many addresses in Bengaluru.

  • 7 days

    Lead time

    Bulk orders need about a week, because every candle cures for 48 hours before we pack it.

How we make them

Small batches, poured by hand. No two come out exactly alike, which is the point.

  1. Melt

    100% soy wax is melted slowly in small batches. It burns cleaner and slower than paraffin.

  2. Colour and scent

    Dye and fragrance oil go in at the right temperature so the scent holds and throws well.

  3. Pour

    The wax goes into silicone molds with a cotton wick set in place, one candle at a time.

  4. Cure and finish

    Each candle cures for 48 hours, then gets trimmed, checked and packed by hand.

Burn it right

  • First burn: let the melted wax reach the edges before blowing it out, usually 1–2 hours. This stops the candle from tunnelling.
  • Every burn: trim the wick to about 5 mm first, and burn for no more than 3 hours at a time.
  • Where to place it: on a plate or holder, away from fans, curtains, pets and kids. Shaped candles like peonies and laddoos melt as they burn, so they drip.
  • Mithai and chai candles: they look real, but they're wax. Keep them away from small children.
  • Always: never leave a lit candle alone.

Why ek lau

लौ is the flame of a diya: small, steady and warm.

Ek Lau is three friends in Bengaluru pouring soy wax candles in small batches. We started because we wanted gifts that felt handmade and Indian, not mass-produced.

Everything is poured, cured and packed by us, so you can message the people who actually made your candle.

Questions

New pours, first on Instagram

Fresh colours, restocks and behind-the-scenes pours go up on Instagram before they reach this site. Message us there to order too.