Oil Burner Soapstone 10cm Mandala Flower Black Yellow

As the tealight begins to glow, this soapstone oil burner turns a small flame into a quiet fragrance ritual. Add water with a few drops of essential oil, or place a wax melt or aroma granules in the top dish, and let the warmth gently release scent through the room. The black and yellow mandala flower gives it a calm, decorative presence even before it is lit.

When the fragrance starts to lift

• The open base holds an unscented tealight beneath the dish, so the scent builds slowly rather than feeling sudden.
• The top bowl is made for fragrance oil with water, wax melts, or aroma granules.
• In candlelight, the carved flower pattern brings soft shadow and detail to a shelf, side table, or quiet corner.
• The black and yellow finish feels warm and earthy, with the natural smoothness associated with soapstone.
• It suits an evening wind-down, a tidy desk ritual, or a simple way to mark the room with seasonal scent.

Black and yellow soapstone with a carved mandala flower

Made from soapstone, this piece has a smooth, substantial feel and a hand-carved mandala flower motif. The contrast of dark ground and yellow detail draws the eye without feeling loud, so it works as a decorative object between uses as well as a fragrance burner.

How to warm oil, wax, or aroma granules

Place an unscented tealight in the lower chamber. For essential or fragrance oil, add a little water to the top dish first, then a few drops of oil. For wax melts or aroma granules, place them directly in the dish and allow the gentle heat to release the scent.

Keep the dish from running dry while the candle is lit. Use on a heat-safe, level surface, away from draughts and anything flammable, and let the burner cool fully before moving or cleaning it.

The meaning of the mandala flower

The mandala is widely used in Hindu and Buddhist visual traditions as a centred, repeating form, often associated with unity, harmony and balance. Here, the flower shape softens that geometry, making the burner feel less formal and more suited to daily ritual. It does not need a special setting. A single tealight, a chosen scent, and a few quiet minutes are enough to make the room feel more considered.

Size and details

This soapstone oil burner is 10 cm high and weighs 481 g. It is made in India from soapstone and finished in black and yellow with a mandala flower design.

A thoughtful gift for scent lovers

It makes a considered gift for someone who enjoys home fragrance, candlelight, meditation corners, or small objects with symbolic detail. Pair it with a favourite oil, wax melt, or aroma granules for a simple, personal present.

Common questions

Can I use wax melts in this burner?
Yes. The top dish can be used with wax melts, aroma granules, or water with a few drops of essential or fragrance oil.

Do I need to add water every time?
Use water when burning essential or fragrance oil. Wax melts and aroma granules can be placed directly in the dish.

What kind of candle should I use?
Use an unscented tealight in the base, so it warms the dish without competing with your chosen fragrance.