NOUR – Scented Candles Wrapped in Heritage

Two Sizes Available:
M — approx. 10 × 10 cm, 2 wicks, 430g, ca 45 hours burntime
L — approx. 12 × 12 cm, 3 wicks, 780g, ca 65 hours burntime 

Meet NOUR, our most personal scented candle project to date — where Belgian candle craftsmanship meets the warm soul of Moroccan textile heritage.

Each NOUR candle comes wrapped in a story:
✨ a unique, hand-stitched textile band made from upcycled vintage hayks
✨ a matching gift pouch, made from the very same hayk textile
✨ designed, measured, tested and perfected together with Ayoub, our trusted Marrakchi maâlem

No two sets are ever the same — every band and every pouch reflects the history of the textile it came from. Some pieces are years old, softened by time, woven with character, and gloriously imperfect in the most beautiful way.

Inside the textile wrapping, you’ll find a high-quality Belgian-made scented candle, created in collaboration with a renowned local producer.

• Premium belnd of local rapeseed wax and coconut wax
• Clean burn
• EU-compliant, safe, fully labelled
• Designed to elevate your interior with both fragrance and soul

NOUR is more than just another candle.

It is a fusion of two worlds — Belgian expertise and Moroccan artistry, brought together through upcycling, sustainability, and an unshakeable love for craftsmanship.

A candle to gift, to keep, to cherish.

M-size: NOUR Candle (10 × 10 cm, 430g, 2 wicks)
The medium size is compact yet impressive, ideal for bathrooms, nightstands, desks and smaller living areas.

Comes with:

• One-of-a-kind handwoven textile band
• Matching hand-stitched pouch
• Info card with care & composition
• A rich, warm scent profile : Fleur d’Oranger / Clove

Perfect as a thoughtful gift or an artisanal accent piece in your home.

Story & Process

 This collection was born from weeks of experimenting in Marrakech:

📏 measuring
✂️ cutting
🧵 testing stitches
🫙 adjusting diameters
🎨 selecting color combinations
🤝 refining the design together with Ayoub, our textile craftsman

I personally sourced all vintage hayks — all different, all vibrant — and Ayoub transformed them into bands and pouches that celebrate the tradition of Moroccan weaving.

The result?
A candle line that feels familiar and luxurious, but also warm, human, and deeply connected to the artisans behind it.

NOUR stands for:

✔ Upcycling
✔ Honest work
✔ Fair craftsmanship
✔ Color, culture, and connection
✔ Inspired imperfection, the beauty of real handmade pieces

Note:

Our NOUR scented candles are proudly hand-poured in Belgium, using a natural blend of rapeseed wax and coconut wax. No paraffin, no shortcuts — only honest, sustainable ingredients that reflect exactly who we are and what SOUK in the CITY stands for.

Why this blend?

Rapeseed wax is a locally sourced Belgian product: sustainable, plant-based and exceptionally clean-burning.
However, pure rapeseed wax can sometimes be a little too firm, which is why we add a touch of coconut wax:

• it softens the blend
• gives a smoother, more even surface
• helps reduce the risk of cracking as the candle cools

A little nuance (and an important strength)

Under very cold temperatures, small surface cracks or natural textures can still occur — a completely normal characteristic of plant-based waxes.
Paraffin candles don’t have this, but paraffin is a fossil ingredient we choose not to use.

We prefer:

• natural & local
• environmentally responsible
• authentic and honest
• perfectly aligned with our philosophy: celebrating real materials, real craftsmanship, and embracing beautiful imperfections

Imperfectly perfect — just like our Moroccan textiles

Just as every candle comes wrapped in upcycled Moroccan hayk textiles, this wax blend is a conscious choice that represents our core:

A story of sustainability, heritage, craftsmanship, and the beauty of objects made with human hands — never identical, always full of character.

A little light wrapped in warmth.