Since April 2017, Maya Sriqui has been making and selling her sleek, 100% natural, soy wax candles under the brand name: Garden State. From the packaging to the scent creation to the production, Maya does everything herself – a true inspiration to creative entrepreneurs. Each candle is poured by hand, with simple scents selected for their therapeutic properties like floral jasmine, warm amber, and subtle green fig. Lighting up a Garden State candle leads to an effortless olfactory atmosphere that’s both luminous and pure. Sporting a logo inspired by her loving adopted dog, Louee — Maya donates part of the profit to support Tierschutz in Berlin, making a purchase from Garden State beneficial for more than just your living room. (Text: Devan Grimsrud / Photos: Emilie Wade)
