Stars Sign Mini Bowl & Incense Stick Holder - Libra

• The scales are drawn in gold, each pan holding a small flower, framed by a ring of twelve segments of star patterns.
• The mango wood runs warm brown with darker grain, and the natural variation in the wood means no two bowls look quite alike.
• The lacquered surface is smooth and glossy, which makes it easy to wipe clean.
• A small hole sits at the centre of the scales, so a stick of incense can stand upright in the middle of the design.
• The shallow dish holds the ash as the stick burns down, and between uses it works as a catch-all for rings and earrings.

The bowl is made from mango wood, with the celestial artwork framed by a rim of the same wood and finished in a glossy lacquer. The contrast is what makes it: dark blue and gold against the warm brown of the timber.

Stand the plain end of a stick in the central hole, light the tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows. Incense sticks usually burn for roughly half an hour to an hour, though this varies from stick to stick. Burn in a ventilated room, never leave it unattended, and let the ash cool before you tip it out. A dry or barely damp cloth keeps the lacquer clean.

Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac, traditionally pictured as a set of scales, a symbol of balance and fairness in Western astrology. Many people like to keep the sign they were born under close, or to give the sign of someone they love, which is why small pieces like this one are popular as personal gifts.

One mini bowl and incense stick holder in the Libra design. Incense sticks are not included, so it pairs well with whichever scent you already love.

It suits anyone born under Libra, from late September to late October, and anyone who likes a small, useful object that is also pleasant to look at. It sits easily on a desk, a bedside table or a shelf.