{"product_id":"stars-sign-mini-bowl-incense-stick-holder-gemini","title":"Stars Sign Mini Bowl \u0026 Incense Stick Holder - Gemini","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small round bowl in warm mango wood, with a deep midnight-blue centre painted with gold constellations and two swallows facing each other. It sits on a desk or shelf as an object worth looking at first, and when a stick of incense stands in the little hole at its heart, it becomes a quiet focal point for a moment of the day. This one is made for Gemini, and it works just as well as a tray for rings and earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe glossy lacquer catches the light across the blue and gold, so the artwork shifts as you move past it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo swallows meet in the centre, ringed by a pale band of star-chart lines and fine gold dots at the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe mango wood frames it all in a rich honey-to-chestnut grain, so the warm tone and pattern vary a little from bowl to bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe shallow dish is deep enough to hold a few rings or small studs without them sliding about.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA single small hole in the middle keeps an incense stick upright and lets the ash fall into the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWood, lacquer and celestial artwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is mango wood, a dense hardwood with a lively grain, finished with a glossy lacquer over the painted centre. Dark blue, white and gold is a familiar palette for star charts, and here it gives a small object the feel of an old night-sky map. It was made in India.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand an incense stick in the central hole, light the tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows and releases its smoke. Incense sticks usually burn for around 30 to 60 minutes, though this varies by stick, so check the listing for your chosen incense. Burn in a ventilated space, never unattended, and let the ash cool before tipping it away. Wipe the bowl with a soft, dry cloth, and keep it away from standing water, as lacquered wood dislikes soaking. Incense is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe star sign and the swallows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGemini is the third sign of the zodiac, traditionally associated with curiosity, conversation and quick thinking. Its pair of twins finds an echo in the two swallows facing one another in the centre of the bowl, a gentle nod to the sign's doubled nature. Birds in flight have long been used as symbols of movement and returning, which suits a piece meant for keeping close the things you reach for each day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive one mini bowl and incense stick holder in mango wood with a lacquered, hand-painted-style celestial centre. No incense, rings or jewellery are included. Each piece varies slightly in grain and colour, as is natural with wood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA considered gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone born under Gemini, and anyone who likes a star-sign keepsake that earns its place on a shelf. It is a gift with two uses, a holder for incense on quiet evenings and a catch-all for the small things that otherwise go missing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for jewellery as well as incense?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The shallow bowl holds rings and earrings, and the incense hole in the centre is small enough not to get in the way. Keep jewellery away from the bowl while incense is burning, as the ash falls inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit any incense stick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is designed for standard incense sticks standing upright in the central hole. If your sticks are particularly thick, test one before lighting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre all the star signs available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis listing is for Gemini. Other signs in the Stars Sign range carry their own artwork, so check the product name before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67710309957946,"sku":"SSISH-05","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/stars-sign-mini-bowl-incense-stick-holder-gemini-cover.png?v=1792130995","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/stars-sign-mini-bowl-incense-stick-holder-gemini","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}