Oil Burner Elephant Soapstone 13x10cm Five Colours

As the tealight begins to flicker, this soapstone oil burner turns scent into a small evening ritual. Water and fragrance oil warm gently in the dark upper bowl, letting aroma rise slowly through the room while the carved elephant glows softly at the front.

When the scent begins to lift

• The deep top bowl gives the fragrance space to warm before it drifts into the room.
• Candlelight shows through the carved elephant motif, adding a quiet play of shadow to the surface.
• The rounded soapstone body feels weighty and grounded, suited to a shelf, side table or meditation corner.
• Etched leaf-like patterns and bands of colour give the piece a decorative presence even when unlit.
• Use it with a wax melt, aroma granules, or a little water with a few drops of essential oil.

Carved soapstone with an elephant motif

Made from soapstone in India, the burner has a hand-carved elephant design set into a patterned body. The finish combines deep burgundy, green, purple, ochre and muted blue tones, with pale carved lines that catch the light across the surface.

How to warm oils or wax melts

Place an unscented tealight in the base beneath the dish. Add a wax melt or aroma granules to the top bowl, or use a little water with a few drops of essential oil.

As the dish warms, the scent diffuses gradually. Keep the dish from running dry, and allow the burner to cool fully before moving or cleaning it.

Elephant symbolism in the home

The elephant is widely associated with strength, wisdom and good luck, and appears often in Indian decorative art. Here, the motif gives the burner more than a practical purpose: it becomes a small symbolic object for the room, one that pairs flame, fragrance and carved stone in a simple daily ritual. It suits moments when you want to mark a change in atmosphere, from work to evening, from a busy room to a quieter one.

Size and details

Measures 13 x 10 cm and weighs 870 g. Made from soapstone, with a hand-carved elephant motif and five-colour finish. Origin: India.

A thoughtful scented-home gift

A considered gift for someone who enjoys home fragrance, candlelight and decorative objects with symbolic detail. The elephant motif makes it especially fitting for a housewarming, a new workspace or a quiet corner being made more personal.

Common questions

Can it be used with wax melts as well as fragrance oil?
Yes. Use a wax melt or aroma granules in the dish, or add a little water with a few drops of essential oil.

How should I clean the dish between scents?
Let the burner cool completely, then wipe the dish clean before adding a different scent. Avoid moving it while the stone is warm.