Umthombo

Cape Town · Handcrafted since 2020

Warmth,
drawn from
the source.

Eco-conscious essentials, handcrafted with care. Candles, soaps and body care, hand-poured in small batches and made with love, inspired by nature.

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Umthombo is an isiXhosa word meaning a spring or fountain. It speaks to renewal, creativity, and the steady flow of life that inspires everything we create.
A hand-poured candle glowing softly on warm wood

The source

What began as a creative outlet has grown into a soulful offering of handcrafted products that bring warmth and intention into your space.

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Hand-picked

A few we’d reach for first

Collective Box

Handmade

Collective Box

Because soft, beautiful things belong in your life.

A generous gift box: Buttertastic (28ml), Calmsie Impolo massage oil (10ml), glycerine soap pack, Crimson Petal candle, lavender or tea-tree hydrosol, massage candle, a pair of earrings, a 100ml reed diffuser, and a 100ml room/linen mist.

R 825
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Buttertastic  Mega

Shea butter

Buttertastic Mega

The family size.

Our favourite skin-loving body balm in a larger, shareable size.

Notes
Shea butter · Beeswax · Jojoba · Sweet almond · Virgin coconut
Size
200ml
R 295
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Crimson Petal

Fig

Crimson Petal

Warmth and romance.

A lightly scented heart-shaped candle a touch of warmth and romance for any space.

Notes
Fig · Jasmine · Crushed rose petals
Size
10cm x 7cm
R 315
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Cleary

Impepho

Cleary

An intention, set in wax.

Infused with carefully selected gemstones and herbs known for their energy and healing properties. Each comes with a description of its benefits.

Notes
Impepho · Ashwagandha · Cinnamon bark · Bay leaves
R 220 R 280
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For giving

Gifts that feel
poured into.

Our hampers gather soft, beautiful things into one generous box candles, balms, soaps and small treasures, wrapped the way you’d send something to someone you love.

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A curated Umthombo gift hamper

In their words

Kind words, kept close

I loved the self-care combo the candle burns brightly and for so long, the bath salts leave you relaxed and renewed, the face mist is so refreshing, and the massage oil is so good you'll want to share it.

Asanda

Great service and wonderful products handmade with love.

Kim

Amazing service and great handmade products with such a wide variety. The soap looked exactly like the pictures and smells amazing.

Lameez

My candles arrived neatly wrapped in eco-friendly packaging, clean-burning with unique scents. I gifted them to my mom. Impeccable, friendly service.

Peggy

The packing is top-tier. You can tell it was assembled with love and care.

Zama

Our commitment to you

The things we won’t compromise

Diverse size range

From a quiet single candle to a generous gift box a size for every space and budget.

Ethically made

Eco-conscious ingredients, recycled packaging, and a gentle footprint at every step.

Exceptional service

Wrapped with care and a personal word the way you'd send something to a friend.

Fully customisable

Choose your scent, colour and vessel. Bring your own jar and we'll take 10% off.

A unique range

Sculptural pyramids, potjie-pots, gemstone intentions small batches, never mass-made.

10% off

Bring or reuse your own container and we’ll take 10% off a small thank-you for a smaller footprint.

Talk to us

Let’s make something
just for you.

The fastest way to reach us is a WhatsApp. Tell us what you love a scent, a colour, a moment to mark and we’ll take it from there.

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+27 63 705 3286

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