About Us
We make candles and glassware that benefit communities in Bali.



Bali Sama Sama was created in 2021 in order to facilitate the production of chemical-free candles, pure natural scents and quality handmade glassware made by artisans on the Indonesian the island of Bali.
The company is called Bali Sama Sama to reflect the idea that what we put in comes back to all of us. ‘Sama Sama’ in Balinese means ‘whatever you wish for me I wish the same back to you’. It can also simply mean ‘thank you’ – we’re based on the idea of giving and receiving for the benefit of everyone involved.
Our products are uniquely focused on all-natural ingredients. Our natural wax is 100% organically scented with essential oils made from flowers and plants that grow in Bali and wider Indonesia; our glassware is created by hand in workshops run by Balinese artisans who work with recycled materials to make high-quality products.
We value a natural approach using authentic and pure natural ingredients that when combined with handcrafted upcycled glassware offer benefits to local communities.
We strive to create products that reach beyond the island’s often all-consuming tourism sector, offering a diversification into new industries on the island of Bali.
Ethically Sourced, Recycled Materials



All Bali Sama Sama glassware is made from upcycled glass, collected from recycling centres around the island then packaged and delivered to our foundry in Kabupaten, Gianyar.
Here it is melted in furnaces that burn at 2,000 degrees Celsius before the molten glass is collected on a glass-blowing rod for formation into our exclusive glassware range.
Glassblowers working with ancient techniques breathe life into the glass, intermittently returning it to the furnace in order to work with the material in a molten form.
Colouring is then added through the process until the glass blower is satisfied with the shape and quality. Handles are gently attached using a separate strand of glass before the entire piece is placed in a slow-cooling oven to strengthen into its final form.
The result is glassware of a very high quality made with upcycled materials and vibrant colour, handcrafted on the island of Bali. Our bespoke approach to custom production means each Bali Sama Sama piece is completely unique.
Natural, Pure Ingredients From Bali



We like to keep it natural at Bali Sama Sama, which is why we work exclusively with pure materials made from the very essence of Bali, our famous island home.
Our wax is plant-based and hand-poured into exquisitely crafted upcycled glass created by local artisans.
We mix our soy and coconut wax with natural essential oils, beginning with locally sourced coconuts which are split to release the flesh inside. This is then grated by hand and pressed to produce a liquid which we separate over heat. The result is blocks of purified wax containing zero additives or pollutants.
Our wax base is then carefully warmed to a controlled temperature and mixed with our essential oils. These oils are also completely natural and sourced from local plants and flowers grown in the fields of Bali.
Once the mixture is ready it is poured directly into our unique glass tumblers and candle wax vessels prepared with high-quality wicks made from natural materials. The beautifully scented wax in a variety of scents is then left to set before being carefully packaged in handmade cardboard boxes that are recyclable.
Benefitting Local Communities



Togetherness is central to everything we do at Bali Sama Sama.
Started in 2021 as a passion project to facilitate the production of chemical-free candles, pure natural scents and quality handmade glassware, the company was built around the central idea of giving back to our adopted island home.
‘Sama Sama’ in Indonesian is most commonly used in response to being thanked. So ’terima kasih’ or ‘thank you’, is often answered with the phrase ‘sama-sama’ – ‘you’re welcome’. Yet it can also mean ‘together, or ‘as one’.
It’s why we named the company Bali Sama Sama. Because we strive to work together as one to produce high-quality, recycled products created by Balinese workers in the village of Kabupaten, Gianyar.
Your purchase of any Bali Sama Sama product not only helps with the livelihoods of many skilled workers and their families but also ensures a continuation of the island’s culture in all its magical forms.
Our mission is to support businesses in Bali and bring a little of the island’s natural essence to your home.
Bali



Bali is the enchanted isle, known the world over as a centre of spiritual and cultural beauty that has inspired both art and craftwork for centuries. We work with Balinese artisans to create products that truly reflect this island paradise.