Small Palo Santo stand in teak with mandala carving
This compact, hand-carved teak holder is built to cradle a smouldering palo santo stick safely and decoratively. The top is finished with a mandala motif — a well-known sacred-geometry pattern that hints at wholeness and centred focus. The wood has a light, natural treatment that lets the warm brown tones come through, so no two pieces share exactly the same grain.
Size and material
The stand measures 15 cm wide, 6 cm tall and 7 cm deep, weighing just 0.13 kg. Its small footprint fits on an altar corner or a crowded shelf without crowding other objects. Teak is naturally dense and resinous, so it holds up well against the heat and gentle scorching of repeated smudging sessions.
Using it day to day
Light the tip of the stick, let it flame briefly, then blow it out so it glows. Rest the smouldering end in the carved groove — the ash stays contained and the smoke curls upward in a clean ribbon. Always place the stand on a stable, heat-safe surface and never leave a lit stick unattended.