Today on the blog, we feature Srividhya Prasad, Candle maker and founder of Yours Fragrantly, a candle design studio based in Chennai.

Tell us a bit about yourself.   

I am Srividhya, mother of a college going teen, maker of candles, aspiring entrepreneur and a reasonably well travelled individual.

Why did you become a maker?  Why is making so important to you?  

They say we associate places with sights and sounds. But I think the element of smell or aroma is an equally important association. I am not that widely travelled but the places I visited drove home the point that places such as Bali, Bangkok and Colombo are able to showcase candles as a must-buy in the markets. Even though they may not be made up of environmentally friendly waxes. This insight made me ask what if I could make candles that do not tax our environment? While the market is huge being handmade, using the best ingredients such as Beeswax and essential oils does not make for a cheap product. That is how Yours Fragrantly was born.

How has your business evolved over the years?    

With sheer hard work, dedication and with my family support, I have developed my offering from 4 to over a dozen. My daughter makes all the labels and my husband helps in with the product names.

Your work space.

My creation corner is in our home in Chennai. I retire to it to ideate and create.

Your favorite work tool.

My Pouring Pot.

What is currently on your work table?

Making some chunk candles and layer candles.

What is your personal favorite pick from your label right now? And why?

My chunk jasmine and rose chunk candle, it was very interesting to work on it.

What are you displaying at the By Hand, From The Heart.

I will display a wide variety of Soy wax and Beeswax candles. Also planning to introduce new variants. May make some Tea lights and wax melts if time permits.

Meet the Maker @
27th edition:  By Hand From The Heart Makers Market
2 – 3 – August 2019 , Friday – Saturday | 10 a.m – 9 p.m
Hanu Reddy Residences, No. 41/19, Poes Garden, Chennai 600086, India.

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