Incense Holder Soapstone Hamsa Elephant And Palm 9x6cm
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A small soapstone incense burner for those quiet minutes when scent becomes part of the room. A lit stick rests in the hole while the shaped dish catches falling ash, and the shallow plate can also hold an incense cone. Its Hamsa hand shape, carved detailing and earthy colour make it feel like a little ritual object, not just a practical tray.
Orders start from £12. Add a holder or a second scent.
Incense Holder Soapstone Hamsa Elephant And Palm 9x6cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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What it is
The hamsa: the open hand, kept as a sign of protection across the Middle East and North Africa. Carved by hand from soapstone in India, a soft stone that takes the heat of a stick or cone.
Why people choose it
- The hamsa An old open hand symbol.
- A quiet reminder A small symbol for an everyday corner.
- Catches the ash Rest it on a stable surface, away from anything that can burn. Never leave incense unattended.
How to use it
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Check what it holds: sticks, cones, backflow cones or resin
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Set it on a flat, heat-safe surface
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Empty the ash once it has cooled
Care: Let it cool before you empty the ash. Wipe wood with a dry cloth, metal with a soft one. Keep it away from curtains and paper.
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What you’ll notice as the smoke rises
- The Hamsa silhouette gives the holder a gentle presence on a shelf, desk or meditation corner.
- Soapstone brings a natural, stone-like weight in the hand, with soft grey-beige tones around the base.
- The painted surface shows warm bands of green, gold, red and purple, with pale carved lines catching the light.
- A round central plate keeps the incense area visually contained, so ash and smoke feel part of the design.
- The raised palm shape frames the burning incense beautifully, turning a simple stick or cone into a small daily ritual.
Soapstone with a Hamsa design
This incense holder is made from soapstone, a naturally tactile material with a calm, earthy feel. The design combines a Hamsa hand shape with carved leaf-like detailing and a central decorative motif, giving the piece both function and symbolism.
How it holds incense
Place a standard incense stick into the small hole on the plate, then light and blow out the flame as usual so the tip glows and smokes. For cones, set the cone on the shallow plate instead.
Use it on a stable, heat-safe surface and never leave burning incense unattended. Let the ash cool fully before emptying.
Care for the stone
Wipe the holder with a soft, dry cloth after use. Soapstone has a smooth, slightly soft feel compared with many harder stones, so avoid abrasive cleaning and keep it away from prolonged soaking.
The meaning in the motif
The Hamsa hand is a protective symbol found across Jewish, Islamic and wider Middle Eastern and North African visual traditions, often used as a sign of blessing and watchfulness. Here, that familiar palm shape becomes a quiet frame for incense, a way to mark a pause in the day. The design also carries a natural, botanical feel through its carved patterning, making it suited to a simple home altar, meditation space or bedside ritual without feeling formal.
Size and details
- Material: soapstone
- Origin: India
- Size: 9 x 6 cm
- Weight: 115 g
- Suitable for incense sticks and incense cones