White Scrubbed Incense Box — Cone, 8 cm
The 8 cm compact mango wood incense box is the travel or small-size version of its larger 15 cm sibling. Its white scrubbed surface is hand-sanded, so every piece has a slightly different pattern. Due to its small size, it easily fits in a smaller home, on a work desk or on a meditation cushion. The lid of the compact box, when opened, serves to place the incense cone: the internal recess holds the cone while the smoke flows upwards, and the resulting ash collects in the box rather than on the surface. A simple yet effective solution for the safe and tidy burning of cone incense.
Technical Data
- Material: solid mango wood, white scrubbed finish
- Size: 8 cm (compact)
- Form: box with internal recess for cone incense
- Suitable for: incense cones
- Origin: India, handmade
How to Use
Open the box and place the incense cone in the internal recess. Light the tip of the cone, wait a few seconds, then blow out the flame. The cone begins to smoulder. The box lid can be left slightly open to allow free flow of smoke. After use, allow to cool, then remove the ash with a dry cloth. Treat the exterior wood surface occasionally with natural wood oil.
Why Choose This?
The 8 cm compact size is ideal for those who want to burn incense cones in a smaller space but in a beautiful, handcrafted piece. There is no need to sacrifice aesthetics for practicality — the white scrubbed mango wood box both organises and beautifies simultaneously. It works well on a smaller office desk, bedside table, in meditation or on a trip.
Tips
- Leave the lid slightly open so the smoke flows out more easily — if completely closed, the cone may go out.
- Clean the internal recess regularly — ash residue builds up and can discolour the wood.
- Ideal for travel — it fits in even a small suitcase or handbag.
- If the white patina fades, it can be refreshed with natural wood oil or wax.