Meet Garumon, the robot Dalmatian — a creature born from Photerian’s wax-based mythology. Half machine, half canine spirit, this sculptural candle seems to have wandered out of a dream or a lost kaiju film. Each one is hand-poured from pure beeswax in Japan, combining the artisanal precision of Photerian’s candle-making with their signature surreal humor.
The Robot Dalmatian’s textured blue-and-white surface gives the impression of living circuitry or crystallized fur, and as it burns, the form slowly mutates — a performance piece disguised as a candle. Whether lit or left intact, it stands as a collectible object, balancing playfulness and the uncanny with perfect poise.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
Photerian’s Garumon series has achieved cult status among candle and design enthusiasts for its offbeat, creature-like forms — each one a little monster of light. The Robot Dalmatian variation captures both innocence and strangeness, echoing vintage Japanese toys and laboratory experiments gone slightly poetic.
DETAILS
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Material: 100% pure beeswax
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Color: White with cobalt blue accents
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Burn time: Approximately 20 hours (varies by shape)
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Size: Approx. 6 in H × 2.5 in W (15 cm × 6.5 cm)
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Hand-poured in Japan
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Individually packaged
THE BRAND
Photerian is a small Japanese atelier known for crafting hand-poured beeswax candles that blur the line between art object and living creature. Each piece is a limited edition, often referencing folklore, nature, and the golden age of Japanese science fiction — a world where robots, spirits, and beauty coexist.
