Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles

Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles

　　Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles

　　The Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles of Sinan have a long history. Traditional Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles involve a relatively complex craftsmanship. First, bamboo or wood is used to make the candle wick, which is then wrapped with a layer of lampwick. Next, wild tallow tree oil and vegetable oil are mixed, poured into molds, and cast to form the candle blanks. On this basis, the candles are further shaped and dyed with colors.

　　The Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles come in pairs — one in the shape of a dragon and the other a phoenix, symbolizing the traditional auspicious meaning of “prosperity brought by the dragon and phoenix.” The dragon candle is carved with traditional dragon heads and bodies, surrounded by swirling clouds and flames; the phoenix candle features an ornately crafted phoenix design, flying amidst blooming peony flowers. The Sinan Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles are known for their exquisite craftsmanship and elegant designs, combining practicality with artistic beauty. They are specially used in marriage celebrations among ethnic groups such as the Tujia and Miao. These candles are popular and widely sold across the border regions of Guizhou, Chongqing, Hunan, and Hubei. Currently, the artisans of Sinan Dragon and Phoenix Wedding Candles are represented by Liu Guixian by the Wu River, whose craft has been passed down through generations — he is the third-generation inheritor of the tradition.