Palo santo stand in teak — with a Hamsa hand
Palo santo, the fragrant South American holy wood, burns differently from an incense stick: a short ember, intermittent smoke, and a gentle self-extinguishing ending. This 15 cm teak stand, carved with a Hamsa hand, is shaped to hold the smouldering piece safely during a session and catch the falling ash. At 190 g it stays put on a shelf, with a 15×7 cm footprint that leaves room for a small crystal or trinket alongside it.
How to use it
Light one end of the palo santo for 30–60 seconds, blow it out, and rest the smouldering end in the small recess of the stand. Let the smoke curl up naturally. When you are finished, the same recess holds the stick safely as the ember fades. Never leave a smouldering piece unattended and keep it away from paper, curtains or pets.
Teak and the Hamsa symbol
Teak's natural oils resist moisture and tolerate heat well, which makes it a good match for objects that meet gentle smoke and warmth every day. The Hamsa, an open hand from North African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, is associated with protection and inner strength — a fitting companion for palo santo's space-clearing role. Wipe the stand with a soft cloth; avoid soaking and refresh it once a year with a drop of furniture oil.