This clean incense holder works with both stick and cone incense, and its small size fits almost anywhere: the corner of a desk, a meditation nook or the edge of a shelf. It is made of mango wood and set with polished amazonite.
The dreamcatcher and amazonite
The dreamcatcher is a traditional symbol of Native American cultures, especially the Ojibwe people. Inside a circle – an image of the continuity of life – a woven web is stretched, which in tradition catches bad dreams so they dissolve at dawn, while letting good dreams pass. The amazonite set into it is known in tradition as a blue-green stone of calm and courage.
Use and care
It suits thinner sticks – such as bamboo-stick or Japanese incense – and incense cones; always burn the glowing tip and the cone on a heat-resistant, stable surface in a draught-free spot, and never leave it unattended. The falling ash gathers easily on the holder. The wooden surface can be cared for with a dry cloth. It measures about 10 × 1 cm; as the amazonite is a natural mineral, its shade varies slightly from piece to piece.