Little Boxes of Light (Origami Flameless Candle Holders, Set of 4)

These four origami boxes are just 5 x 5 x 5 cm big (or a few mm larger with the lids on). They are made from patterned paper and have plain, richly coloured tops - one each of red, blue, green and purple. The design is a variation on the traditional 'masu' box, introduced by Tomoko Fuse. Their cubic shape gives them a playful, characterful feel. What makes these boxes unusual is that each one is lined with gold paper. This means that when you stand each box in its lid and pop a battery-operated tealight inside, the gold reflects the light and makes each box glow like a very tiny, cosy and inviting campfire. This works particularly well if you use the kind of battery tealights that flicker, as a real candle does. The boxes have one more secret. Once the flameless tealight is in, you can, if you wish, replace the lid - and the box transforms into a lantern! I have adapted the design of the lid so that it has a central square which allows the light to escape from within, creating a soft, magical glow. This is achieved with the use of Japanese kami paper, which is thin and crisp and a little translucent when held against the light. The set of four boxes is shipped within 3 days of ordering, and sent by Royal Mail Tracked 48 in a strong box. Biobased film is used to protect them while in transit, but it is best if the package is not left on a doorstep in the rain for too long, so if you're not going to be in, try and arrange for them to be left somewhere dry. The battery operated tealights shown in some of the images are not included with the purchase (nor, sadly, are the juggling balls). Being paper, these little boxes of light are delicate. However, handled with care, they will bring joy for many years to come.