{"product_id":"appalachian-bookwomen-3-7-oz-travel-candle","title":"Appalachian Bookwomen | 3.7 oz Travel Candle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged paper, rosewood, worn leather, cedar, dark tonka, and sandalwood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted Appalachian candle from our American scent house, poured in small batches in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the quiet hollers of Appalachia, women once carried books through mountain trails on horseback and by mule, delivering stories, news, and connection to isolated communities during the Great Depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Appalachian Pack Horse Librarians of the 1930s, Appalachian Bookwomen is a candle rooted in worn paper, weathered trails, cedarwood shelves, and stories passed hand to hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm notes of aged paper, rosewood, worn leather, cedar, dark tonka, patchouli, and sandalwood create a fragrance that feels like an old mountain library at dusk, soft light against brittle pages and rain-soaked timber. Perfect when you want a candle for the reading chair, a rainy afternoon, or a room that already smells faintly of old books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppalachian Bookwomen feels:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eliterary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enostalgic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmoky-soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003earchival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equietly rugged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA candle for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehistorians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emountain souls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equiet mornings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erainy afternoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand homes filled with stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosewood, aged paper (lignin)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e worn leather, cedar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark tonka, patchouli, sandalwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by real Appalachian history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchival wraparound label design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage WPA-inspired aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-poured in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% apricot coconut wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black metal lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber apothecary-style jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhthalate-free fragrance oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCandle Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 oz travel, 8 oz classic, 12 oz signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWax:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% apricot coconut wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWick:\u003c\/strong\u003e cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e amber glass jar with matte black lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate burn time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–60 hours depending on size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoured by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e in Christiansburg, Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrafted in Appalachia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-poured with 100% apricot coconut wax and thoughtfully made in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCandle Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn. Allow the melt pool to reach near the vessel’s edges, especially during the first burn. Keep away from drafts and discontinue use when approximately ½ inch of wax remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Appalachian Bookwomen smell like?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm literary fragrance inspired by worn pages, mountain trails, cedar shelves, and stories carried through Appalachia. Notes of rosewood, aged paper, worn leather, cedar, dark tonka, patchouli, and sandalwood create a nostalgic archival atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Appalachian Bookwomen suitable for year-round use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. While the fragrance may evoke a particular season or memory, it is designed to create an inviting atmosphere throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for this candle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn. Allow the melt pool to reach near the vessel’s edges, especially during the first burn. Keep away from drafts and discontinue use when approximately ½ inch of wax remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is the candle made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Appalachian Bookwomen candle is hand-poured in small batches in Christiansburg, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Laurel","offers":[{"title":"3.7 oz (Travel)","offer_id":54296440799516,"sku":"AW - 3.5 oz","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3155\/5356\/files\/AppalachianBookwomenCandleProductMainFacing.png?v=1779375133","url":"https:\/\/autumnlaurel.com\/products\/appalachian-bookwomen-3-7-oz-travel-candle","provider":"Autumn Laurel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}