Description
Candle making is another perfect cottage industry for village women 👌 Just like potpourri, it fits the “doorstep manufacturing” model we ’re building on Murree Express Road.
Benefits of Candle Making as a Cottage Industry
1. Ultra-low startup cost
Wax, wicks, fragrance oils, color, and molds/containers. A basic setup costs very little vs machines. Women can start with 5-10 candles from home.
2. 100% doorstep-friendly
Melting wax, adding fragrance, pouring into jars — clean, quiet, safe work. Can be done in 2-3 hour blocks between household duties. No noise, no pollution.
3. High margins + light weight
Decorative/soy candles sell for 800-2500 PKR. Cost of goods is low. Plus candles are light, so shipping nationwide via http://www.myvillagemycraft.com stays cheap.
4. Huge year-round + seasonal demand
Everyday use for power outages, load shedding, decor. Peaks at weddings, Ramadan/Eid, winters, and gift hampers. “Scented candles” are always a premium gift item.
5. Eco-friendly angle sells
Soy wax, beeswax, or recycled wax + cotton wicks = natural, smokeless, chemical-free. Huge demand from urban customers tired of paraffin. You can market “hand-poured by village artisans”.
6. Skill-building for women
Teaches measuring, fragrance blending, temperature control, branding/packaging. These are transferable skills. Plus women take pride seeing “Made by Fatima, Bhara Kahu” on the label.
7. Endless customization = bulk orders
Colors, scents, shapes, labels for events. “Lavender for calm”, “Oudh for Pakistani touch”, lemon , peach “Wedding favors with custom labels”. Hotels, cafes, and boutiques order 50-200 pieces at a time.
Bonus for My Village My Craft: Candles + potpourri = perfect combo hampers. Same customer buying home fragrance will buy both. Increases average order value .Each candle product is produced at our Murree Express Road workshop by skilled women artisans from nearby villages. By creating cottage-industry work at their doorsteps, we help women generate income, support their families, and preserve sustainable craft traditions.
