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Raíces Morenas; Nostalgic scents and stories familiar to nuestra cultura
Hola! Soy Mayra. I am the founder & creator behind Raíces Morenas.
I have always loved being surrounded by things that smell good. But dealing with health issues & realizing how toxic a lot of the products we use are, I wanted to make small changes around my home.
After being laid off work, I decided to turn my hobby of making candles into a small business.
With many people creating candles, I wanted to make something that made me feel represented as a daughter of Mexican immigrants & incorporate cultura, familia, & nostlagia.
Raíces Morenas was born through the idea of connecting with our roots & carrying our memories through the sense of smell, while using non-toxic products & herbs like our ancestors did.
They represent the Latine/Hispanic communities in remembering their roots & where they come from, in a place where they may not always feel safe to openly talk about.
Our culture & traditions are represented with the nostalgic scent & even the name & story behind the products.
We want to bring those memories to the surface of your being & make you feel a connection & represented.
Just like a picture can say a thousand words, a scent can tell a story & that is my intention with the products I make.
I hope you feel the love & passion put into each of the handmade products & that they fill your space with a beautiful scent.
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Upcoming markets, news, and just cosas 🙂
Moon Market Saturday March 19th
Come and see me at the last Moon Market 💖
Like always, I’ll have Mercado candy bags for the first 5 purchases 🍬
Pop-up & Shop by Chinitas Candy
Raíces Morenas will be at this pop up this Sunday, March 6th at the Sandy Event Center. Stop by, say hi and support lots of other amazing small businesses 💕
Interview with De La Rosa Vintage
Get to know a more intimate side of Raíces Morenas and the things we as makers and creators don’t always share on the gram.
PDX Moon Market
Stop by and support the many local vendors and makers at the Portland Moon Market this Saturday February 12th and get any last minute Valentine’s Day gifts. I will be sharing a booth with my good friend, Sandy, of De La Rosa Vintage. We will have our collab candles available so stop by and say hi 💕
Podcast
Interview with Francisco of the Walk In Market in Portland.
Get to know a glimpse of Mayra’s personal story behind Raíces Morenas 🤎
It is my first ever interview and I was a little nervous but it was so much fun! Let me know what you think 😆
Click on the picture to check out the interview on Spotify.
Saturday 12/13
Night Market in Old Town this Saturday from 6pm-10pm
Bring some friends and join us for some good vibes, music and drinks
Saturday 12/4
Night Market at Old Town in Portland
Come and see us!
See what’s new!
Check out what’s new in the shop
Valentine’s Day Collab
We have teamed up with a Latina owned vintage shop, De La Rosa, for a special Valentine’s Day collaboration. More info on these candles will be posted, but in the meantime look at how beautiful these are 🥰
Dulce Horchata
Sweet rice milk with hints of cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla bean
Morena Mía
Virgen de Guadalupe candle that smells like clean cotton and lavender; a perfect addition to any home.
Padre Nuestro
Prayer hands, with a scent of incense and patchouli, is perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of spiritual energy into their space.
Angelito
Pink Angel candle that smells like mimosa, lilac and musk, is a beautiful addition for that nostalgic memory of having angelic figurines or portraits in your home growing up.
La Playa seashell
Sea foam colored candle that smells like leather, orange and sandalwood, is a nostalgic trip to the beach on a hot summer day.
Velita taper candle
This spiral taper candle smells like lavender, balsam, musk and amber, and it is a simple statement piece to add in any corner of your space for a minimal yet eye catching look.