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Kapula began as a hobby in Ilse Appelgryn’s kitchen in 1993, becoming a fully-fledged family business in 1994.

Kapula's unique candles are all handmade in Bredasdorp, a small town in South Africa's. Raw materials are all meticulously sourced and each candle is crafted by hand from beginning to end. 

A Kapula design is unmistakable - it's colourful, brave, and reflective of Africa's vibrant spirit. The design team comprises of Ilse, her daughter and the hand-painters themselves. This inclusive, collaborative approach ensures variety in line with current trends as well as a sense of ownership for all team members. 

In a small farming community where it is not easy to find a job, we remain fiercely loyal to our handmade processes in order to ensure sustainable employment for as many people as possible.

More than 90% of our employees are women, half of which have been part of our team for more than 10 years.