Our story

At GLŌAM, we are motivated by the excitement of creating objects that enhances and enrich our life experiences.

One of Sigal's earliest influences was her grandfather, who was a painter and kept his many containers of pigment in an old chicken coop. She spent warm Mediterranean summers collecting wildflowers from a nearby field and mixing these pigments with flowers, leaves, sand, and water, exposing her to a deeper understanding of color, a curiosity for nature, and an appreciation for art and experimentation.  

While living in a farmhouse in Southern France, Sigal would experiment in the kitchen with color dyes mixing and playing with an assortment of plants, herbs, flowers, and fruit peels — all foraged from the garden and the nearby hills. She would heat them on the stove using different combinations to try to extract distinctive pigments. Evenings unfolded with family gatherings after trips to the marché, preparing elaborate meals as the scent of burning wood from the fireplace wafted through the air.  They would often gather under an oak tree outside, wrapped in wool blankets, enveloped by the flickering shadows of candles. 

These unassuming moments, amplified by the gentle glow of the candles, held an enchanting place in their countryside experiences. It was amidst these serene moments that Sigal's passion for creating candles from raw, natural elements was ignited, crafting candles that illuminate spaces and tell stories.