Our Origins
After creating handmade candle favors for our wedding guests, we discovered a shared passion for candle making and a desire to weave our blended cultures into a brand of our own. What began as a small, meaningful detail for our special day grew into a candle brand rooted in scent, design, and storytelling.
This photo captures our wedding tablescape, where the candle favors at each setting marked the beginning of it all.
- Sam & Ny
Our Story
The name Afrevia reflects the founders’ cultural roots: “Afr” honors African heritage, while “revia” comes from an Armenian word meaning “light.” Both cultures are celebrated for their rituals, traditions, and handmade artistry. Together, Afrevia represents the fusion of the founders' cultures, united by the belief that scent can ground us and reconnect us to wellness and mindful living.
Founded by a married couple with backgrounds in design and music, Afrevia is infused with artistic depth and a shared passion for storytelling and ritual.
FOUNDERS
Afrevia was founded in 2025 in Brooklyn, New York by husband and wife team, Samvel and Nylejah.