Works with regular tea-light candles, also with small LED flameless tea lights, votive candles, tealight candles. They are made exclusively by hand using traditional skills handed down from generation to generation. As it is handcrafted in India with Traditional skills (Made in India). Due to the handmade nature of these products (designs and exact color) may slightly vary but loveliness comes as standard. Since every piece is handcrafted, there might be a little variation in every piece. Make sure not to apply any pressure on the pot while cleaning, as to avoid chipping of the glass mosaic.