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Inedible Fruit Candles

Etsy's Watermelon, Kiwi and Apple Decor Candles are Hand-Painted

— July 14, 2014 — Art & Design
These fruit-inspired decor candles from Etsy's Less Candles Shop resemble edible watermelon, kiwi and apple snacks. Shipping worldwide from Lithuania, the clever candles are fun home accents that are sure to get guest talking.

Etsy's unique candles boast realistic fruit designs that include a juicy watermelon cone along with full apple and sliced kiwi creations.

The handmade items are available for under $10 and are made using special dyes, cotton wicks and food grade paraffin wax. Moreover, the candles are hand-painted to be as lifelike as possible and are a great addition to one's modern home. The pieces can also be purchased as a lovely gift item for friends with an appreciation for unique decor candle designs.
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Food-inspired Home Decor - There is a growing trend for food-inspired decor that is realistic and unique, creating opportunities for innovative designers to create new products.
2. Handcrafted Home Decor - Handmade home decor items are becoming increasingly popular, providing opportunities for artisanal candle makers to create a range of unique and personalized products.
3. Novelty Candle Designs - There is increasing demand for novelty candles that offer a unique experience or aesthetic, opening up opportunities for designers to create innovative candle designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry is ripe for disruption by innovative designers who create food-inspired and novelty candle designs that appeal to modern consumers.
2. Artisanal Candle Making - There is an opportunity for artisanal candle makers to tap into the growing demand for handmade and unique candles, such as those inspired by fruit snacks.
3. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms like Etsy are providing entrepreneurs with a global marketplace to sell unique and innovative products like these hand-painted, fruit-inspired candles.
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