import { motion } from "framer-motion"; import { Droplets, Flame, HeartHandshake } from "lucide-react"; import Box from "@mui/material/Box"; import Container from "@mui/material/Container"; import "./about.css"; const logoPath = "/opengraph.jpg"; const fadeInUp = { hidden: { opacity: 0, y: 30 }, visible: { opacity: 1, y: 0, transition: { duration: 0.8, ease: "easeOut" } }, }; const stagger = { visible: { transition: { staggerChildren: 0.2 } }, }; export default function AboutPage() { return ( {/* ── Hero ── */}
The Light Behind the Wax
Mani Candles Co. is a small handmade candle brand crafted with love, natural ingredients, and intention. Every candle is poured by hand in small batches, designed to bring warmth, luxury, and a touch of romance into your sacred spaces.
{/* ── Brand Values ── */}
{[ { Icon: HeartHandshake, title: "Handmade", desc: "We believe in the power of human touch. No machines, no mass production. Just careful hands pouring beautiful creations." }, { Icon: Droplets, title: "Natural", desc: "Pure soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks, and premium fragrance oils infused with essential oils. Clean burns only." }, { Icon: Flame, title: "Heartmade", desc: "A candle is more than wax and scent. It's ambiance, memory, and comfort. We put our heart into every jar." }, ].map(({ Icon, title, desc }, i) => (

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{/* ── Meet the Maker ── */}
Mani Candles Co. Logo Art

Meet the Maker

What started as a quiet evening hobby quickly blossomed into a deep passion for the alchemy of scent and light.

I wanted to create more than just candles; I wanted to craft experiences. The flicker of the flame, the slow release of carefully blended perfumes—these elements have the power to transform a chaotic day into a moment of pure serenity.

Every Mani candle is a piece of my heart, poured in small batches to ensure that the luxury you experience is entirely personal and authentically handmade.

With love,
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Our Process

The journey of a Mani Candle.

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); }