Jamun takes its name from the deep purple fruit of Indian summers, the kind that stained your fingers. Its dark aubergine body is lifted by bright orange, a flash of pink, sunny mustard and a mint-green rim. Together they’re the colours of an old painted shop sign or a grandmother’s prized trinket box. Artisans in India hand-turn and hand-paint each one, band by band, to a high glossy finish. It’s warm and a little unexpected, and it suits shelves, mantels and windowsills alike. It’s a beautiful Diwali or housewarming gift for anyone who loves a home with stories in it.

• Handmade by artisans in India
• Hand-turned and hand-painted, glossy lacquer finish
• Fits a standard taper candle
• Height: 10 inches
• Each piece is handmade, so small variations are part of its character
• Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never leave a lit candle unattended.