This colourful ceramic incense holder is shaped as a lotus and designed especially for the safe burning of palo santo, the South American holy wood, in stick form. It measures about 10 × 3 cm, and its lively colours give a cheerful mood.
The symbol of the lotus
The lotus rises from the mud above the water and opens into a pure flower – a symbol of purity and spiritual unfolding, an image of rising from the murk towards the light. With its sweet, woody, slightly citrus smoke, palo santo is the traditional wood for clearing a space and setting a mood in South America.
Use and care
Place the burning palo santo on the holder, on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from children and pets, and clear of flammable objects and draughts. After burning, let it cool completely, then wipe it with a soft cloth.