We have founded WAKS in 2005
We’ve been a family-owned business, dedicated to bringing a touch of warmth and elegance to living spaces. Based in the heart of Athens, we draw inspiration from the rich traditions of Greek craftsmanship. Our passion lies in creating premium, eco-friendly products that not only enhance any home but also reflect our commitment to sustainability. Each of our candles and reed diffusers is lovingly handcrafted using natural ingredients, ensuring that every product is a beautiful blend of art and nature.
Yannis and Evie Lemos
Crafting a story
At WAKS, we embrace Greece’s rich heritage, blending tradition with innovation to create beautiful, sustainable products that reflect our values and honor the artistry of our culture.
Our Mission
Tradition + Innovation
At WAKS, our mission is to seamlessly merge tradition with innovation, crafting quality products that reflect our values. We believe that by honoring the past and reimagining it with creativity and purpose, we create meaningful connections in the present.
Sustainability
Sustainability and social responsibility are at the core of everything we do. These principles guide not just what we make, but how we make it—ensuring that our impact on the world is thoughtful, meaningful, and lasting.
Design
Every piece we create embodies our passion for artistry and design. Our goal is to offer refined products that fit beautifully into a range of lifestyles. For us, it’s not just about making things; it’s about creating something truly special that resonates with people everywhere.
Behind WAKS
Our Commitment to Quality and Responsibility
– We are committed to producing the highest quality, long-lasting, and reusable products, with a focus on environmental and social responsibility.
Sustaining Local Growth
– We support our community and protect the environment by sourcing materials locally, ensuring sustainability and fostering local growth.
Caring for Our People
– We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees and suppliers, embracing our duty as a socially responsible business.
Celebrating Greek Heritage
– We proudly showcase Greece’s rich history and popular art, promoting Greek craftsmanship and design worldwide.
Preserving Timeless Traditions
– We create graceful objects, continuing the local tradition of creafts almost extinguished in time.
Finding Joy in Everyday Beauty
– We enjoy the beauty in life, the small everyday details that make us feel special.
Our Materials & Products
At WAKS, we are committed to using eco-friendly and cruelty-free raw materials in everything we create. Our candles are crafted with a premium blend of soy and beeswax, paired with 100% cotton wicks for a clean and even burn. We also infuse our candles with a high concentration of premium fragrances, ensuring a rich and lasting sensory experience with every use.
Our pots, vessels, and bottles are designed to be easily repurposed and reused around your home and garden. To make this even more meaningful, we offer a refill service for our candles and diffusers. This allows us to keep each pot and vesselfor a long time, giving them new life, but also experiment with infinite aromas and scent combinations.
Even our packaging is thoughtfully designed to align with our values—it’s fully recyclable, reflecting our commitment to sustainability in every detail. At WAKS, we aim to inspire creativity while minimizing our environmental impact.
Our Manifesto
