The early settlers in Yankee New England perfected crafts which ensured their survival. How many of us could exist without heat or electricity in a region of bitter cold in the winter? Our Yankee ancestors were ingenious and thrifty, and used their wit and skill to carve out settlements on a new continent.

In small villages across Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island, these Yankee immigrants settled and prospered. They made their own candles and soap. They spun wool and flax, and sewed their own clothes. They made their own ceramic tableware. They raised their own farm animals and planted seed brought over from England.

Old Fashioned Candles

The craft of Yankee candle-making has been passed down from generation to generation. These rustic candles are treasured for their scent, their sturdiness, and their old-fashioned charm. Yankee candles were made in old-fashioned porcelain or pottery molds, which created an uneven surface to the candle which gives it a distinctive look.

Today's candles are often made in molds of sheet metal. But the genuine Yankee candle look is the slightly bumpy surface from the original porcelain mold, and the craftsmanship of the homespun color and scent. These Yankee candles are part of our heritage, a true folk art and make some of the best collectables.