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Banjara Cristal Gemas Incense Sticks - Obsidian Copal

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Copal rises warm and resinous from the stick, with a gently smoky, almost honeyed depth that settles into the corners of a room. Made in India by Banjara, these are hand-rolled incense sticks for quiet evenings, meditation, or simply marking the close of the day with something that smells like old wood and amber light.

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Copal rises warm and resinous from the stick, with a gently smoky, almost honeyed depth that settles into the corners of a room. Made in India by Banjara, these are hand-rolled incense sticks for quiet evenings, meditation, or simply marking the close of the day with something that smells like old wood and amber light.

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What you need with it

Hamsa Incense Holder, Small Red and Green

To hold the stick

Hamsa Incense Holder, Small Red and Green
£12.00
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Incense Burner Sticks and Cones Mango Wood
£5.95

What it is

An incense stick is a fine bamboo stick coated in a paste of woods, resins and scent. Light the tip, let the flame go out, and it glows slowly for half an hour or more, scenting the room.

Why people choose it

  • A scent that stays Each stick glows for half an hour or more and leaves the room scented after it has gone out.
  • Many scents to keep Woods, resins, flowers and spices: easy to keep a few for different moods and seasons.
  • Many evenings in a pack One stick an evening, and a pack lasts for weeks.
  • Gentle smoke Lit in an airy room, the scent stays and the smoke clears.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Light the tip, let it catch for a few seconds

  2. 2

    Blow the flame out. It should glow, not burn

  3. 3

    Stand it in a holder on a heat-safe surface; let it burn down or press the tip into sand to stop it

Care: Ventilate the room. Never leave it burning unattended. Ash on a heat-safe holder.

Complete your ritual

A few things often kept alongside this piece.

About this product

The scent
  • Copal is a tree resin, used for centuries across Central and South America in ceremony and as a natural incense. Its scent is earthy and sweet, less sharp than frankincense, with a soft smokiness that lingers without overwhelming.
  • The aroma unfolds slowly: a warm, slightly balsamic opening that deepens as it burns, filling the room with something that feels both grounding and expansive.
  • It suits the hour between day and evening, or the moments before sitting down to meditate or read, when you want the air to feel different.
  • This is the Obsidian variety within Banjara's Cristal Gemas range, where each scent is paired with a gemstone association. Obsidian, a volcanic glass, is traditionally linked to protection and clarity.
How to burn them

Light the coated tip, let the flame catch for a few seconds, then blow it out so the tip glows. Place the plain end upright in a holder or ash catcher, and leave it to smoulder. Always burn in a ventilated space, on a heat-resistant surface, and never leave unattended.

What you receive

A flat pack containing incense sticks, made in India. The packaging features Banjara's floral and gemstone motif in black and gold, with a small obsidian stone visible in the window.

A quiet gift

It suits someone who burns incense regularly, who values natural scent over synthetic florals, or who is drawn to the ritual of lighting something at the end of the day. The obsidian association and the warm, grounding scent make it a thoughtful choice for someone who meditates or keeps a small altar space.

Common questions

What does copal actually smell like?
Warm, resinous, slightly sweet, with a soft smokiness. If you know frankincense, copal is gentler and less pine-like, with more of a honeyed, balsamic quality. It's earthy without being heavy.

What customers say about pieces like this

Real reviews from this category, verified purchases first. Each one names the piece it was written about.

  • ★★★★★ M.
    Lemon Grass

    I absolutely LOVE the smell of lemon grass and these have not disappointed. I have one burning in my room and I'm sat in the garden but can still smell the lovely fragrance out here. They do burn for 30 odd minutes as described. I've bought some that burn down within minutes of lighting, so these are excellent. I would

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  • ★★★★★ S.J.
    Only brand of incense I'll use. It's the Real Deal

    Excellent value for money. Put 2 of these in beside 4 different family members Christmas presents since my late Uncle whom we all adored burned this particular fragrance all the time so, we ALL love it as it reminds us of him.Top Quality incense. I've bought various fragrances of this same Indian brand and wouldn't use

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  • ★★★★★ F.
    I was worried

    Lots of reviews saying they don't smell like real Nag Champa. Mine came cut open too so I expected the worst but as someone that's grown up with Nag Champa constantly burning in my home (34 years) They smell exactly like Nag Champa, they burn well. I can't see the issue, I've burnt Nag Champa that had been bought in In

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