Burning Palo Santo wood and/or sage is said to clear the mind, aid in emotional and mental healing, and cleanse negativity in any space by inspiring good vibes. Set the palo santo or sage stick onto the moon crescent of this brass holder. An elegant and functional creation, the burner depicts a Unalome lotus design. The Unalome symbol is a winding line that represents our journey or the spiritual path, while the Lotus represents triumph over adversity in our journey.
- Sold as a set of 1 holder and 1 palo santo wood stick
- Made of brass
- Burner measures 4.5" long, 1.5" high, 1.4" wide
- Engraved with Lotus Unalome design
- Includes one palo santo wood
- sage not included
- The holder is made in India. Palo Santo is sourced from Peru.
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.
design: A slim brass plate rises into a crescent moon cradle, its face etched with a lotus blossom flowing into a winding Unalome line; a natural palo santo wood stick rests alongside, ready to lay across the crescent.
size: Burner measures 4.5" long, 1.5" high, 1.4" wide.
material: Brass holder with an included palo santo wood stick (sage not included).
features: Crescent moon cradle for the wood stick, engraved Lotus Unalome design, sold as a set with one palo santo stick, handcrafted brass construction
care: Wipe the brass holder clean with a soft, dry cloth and always burn on a heatproof surface away from drafts.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted piece, slight variations in the brass finish and engraving are natural and part of its character.
Meaning & Intention
The Unalome is one of the most personal symbols in spiritual art, tracing a single unbroken line that spirals, loops, and finally straightens into a soft point. Each curve is read as a stage of life's confusion, growth, and lesson-learning, while the final straight line marks the moment clarity is reached. Engraved here in brass, it becomes a quiet map of the wearer's own unfolding journey.
Rising from the top of that line, the lotus has bloomed through mud to reach open air, and across Buddhist and Hindu traditions it stands for the possibility of purity and awakening regardless of where one starts. Paired with the Unalome, the flower marks the destination the winding path leads toward: a settled, open heart.
The crescent moon cradle adds a third layer of meaning, echoing the moon's long association with cycles, intuition, and quiet introspection. Together, the moon, lotus, and Unalome turn a simple act of burning palo santo or sage into a small ritual of releasing what's passed and making room for what's next.
Set on a windowsill, altar, or bedside table, this holder turns a few minutes of burning palo santo into a natural pause point in the day — a moment to breathe, reset the room's energy, and mark the space between one task and the next.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone building a home altar or cleansing ritual who wants a meaningful, well-made holder for palo santo or sage
- Purpose: Smoke cleansing, space clearing, altar centerpiece, meditation ritual, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: I release, I renew
- Intention: Clarity, Renewal, Peace
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Guidance
What's included with this holder?
You'll receive one brass palo santo holder and one palo santo wood stick; sage is not included.
Can I burn sage on this holder instead of palo santo?
Yes, the crescent moon cradle works well for both palo santo sticks and small sage bundles.
Where is it made?
The brass holder is handcrafted in India, while the palo santo wood is sourced from Peru.
What does the engraving on the holder mean?
It combines a lotus flower with a Unalome line, symbols of spiritual growth, clarity, and blooming through hardship.
Is the brass finish consistent on every piece?
Since each holder is handcrafted, small variations in finish and engraving are normal and add to its individual character.
