The unique double incense design includes a small hole at each end to hold the incense sticks. The inlay work depicts a celestial-themed design reminding us to accept change at every stage. The decorative tray below works as an ash-catcher.
- Measures 8" L, 2.5" W
- Cand hold two incense sticks
- Made of brass, ethically sourced bone, and sustainable mango wood
- Hand-crafted and Fairtrade
- Made in India
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft. Trim the wood stick of the incense to a suitable height for the tray to catch all the ash.
design: An elongated oval tray carved from mango wood, with a gently curved ash-catching channel and a moon-phase sequence inlaid in pale bone along its length.
size: 8" L x 2.5" W
material: Brass, ethically sourced bone, and sustainable mango wood
features: Double incense stick holes for burning two sticks at once, moon-phase bone inlay design, built-in ash-catching tray, brass stick fittings, hand-carved from a single piece of mango wood
care: Wipe clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth and empty ash regularly, avoiding water soaking or harsh cleaners that could damage the wood and inlay.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted piece, wood grain, tone, and the placement of the bone inlay will vary slightly from the one pictured, which is part of its natural charm.
Meaning & Intention
The waxing and waning moon has long stood as a symbol of life's natural rhythm — a reminder that growth, fullness, release, and renewal are all part of one continuous cycle rather than separate events. Carved in bone along the length of this holder, the phases move from sliver to circle and back again, echoing the way our own moods, energy, and circumstances rise and fall over time.
In many contemplative traditions, watching the moon change is a quiet practice in itself, a way of accepting impermanence instead of resisting it. Lighting incense on a tray marked with these phases turns an ordinary ritual into a small meditation on where you are in your own cycle right now.
Mango wood, prized for its warmth and durability, grounds the piece in the earth even as the moon imagery points to the sky — a pairing that speaks to staying rooted while still honoring change.
Set on an altar, meditation corner, or bedside table, this holder turns a daily incense ritual into a moment of reflection, its moon phases inviting a brief pause to notice where you are before the day moves on.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who burns incense during meditation, yoga, or quiet evening rituals and wants their tools to reflect nature's cycles
- Purpose: Incense burning, meditation and altar use, ash catching, home decor accent, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: This too shall change
- Intention: Balance, Renewal, Reflection, Grounding
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Guidance
How many incense sticks can this holder hold at once?
It has two holes, one at each end, so it can hold and burn two incense sticks at the same time.
What is the tray made of?
It's crafted from sustainable mango wood with brass fittings and an inlay of ethically sourced bone depicting the moon phases.
Does it catch the ash from the incense?
Yes, the tray beneath each stick is shaped to catch falling ash, so trim the incense stick to a height that lets the ash land inside the tray.
Will the wood grain and inlay look exactly like the photo?
Each piece is hand-carved, so grain pattern, wood tone, and inlay placement will vary slightly from piece to piece, which is part of its handmade character.
Is this holder suitable for daily use?
Yes, it's designed as a functional everyday piece for burning incense during meditation, prayer, or simply to set a calming mood at home.
