Candles, 'King of the Forest' (pair)

Kneeling elephants salute by lifting their trunks. The magnificent animals wear royal silks and harnesses and are depicted in glowing silver. Chaiyong Prasertpan crafts this exquisite pair of Thai symbols as candles. He first researches his subject, because each of his candles is based on legends, stories or ancient art. After making a detailed sketch, he sculpts the piece in oily clay mixed with beeswax; from this model he casts a silicone mold, which he fills with molten wax and pigments. Because the colors may fade over time, Prasertpan recommends the candles be lit within one month after purchase.