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Smile Incense Holder — Hand-Carved Black Onyx

Smile Incense Holder — Hand-Carved Black Onyx

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Hand-carved from black onyx into a curved moon-like lip — a semi-precious stone shaped into something that works every day rather than sitting behind glass.

Onyx is traditionally a stone of boundary and steadiness. Using it as the base of a daily incense ritual is a way of keeping that association in the room without ceremony.

At a glance

  • Hand-carved semi-precious black onyx
  • Curved moon-like lip form
  • Holds a single incense stick
  • Doubles as a decor object between uses
  • Stone pattern unique to every piece

How to use it

Rest the stick in the curve and angle it so the ash falls onto the stone. Light the tip, let it flame briefly, then blow it out so it glows.

Wipe with a dry cloth. A little warm water removes resin residue; avoid cleaners on polished stone.

✨ Temple Tip

Stone holders stay cool while the stick burns, which matters if the holder sits on wood or on cloth. Ceramic and metal transmit more heat than people expect.

Questions we get asked

What stone is it?

Black onyx, hand-carved.

Does it hold ash?

The curved lip catches it if the stick is angled forward slightly.

Is each holder the same?

No. Natural stone varies in pattern and tone.

How is it cleaned?

Dry cloth, or a little warm water for resin. No harsh cleaners.

A stone that works for a living. #TempleOfDesire

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In short

The Smile is a stick incense holder hand-carved from black onyx into a curved, moon-like lip. It holds one stick, resting in the curve and angled forward so the ash falls onto the stone, and it reads as a decorative object between uses. Stone stays cool while a stick burns, which matters when the holder sits on wood or cloth. It costs $68.95. Pattern and tone vary on every piece, and polished onyx is cleaned with a dry cloth, or a little warm water for resin residue, rather than with harsh cleaners.

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