Stars Sign Mini Bowl & Incense Stick Holder - Pisces

• Two fish drawn in fine gold line, swimming nose to tail at the centre, with a small hole at the heart of the design that holds an incense stick upright.
• Around them, a ring of twelve segments, each marked with its own constellation in gold, edged with a border of tiny gold dots.
• The glossy lacquered finish catches the light and gives the deep blue a glassy look.
• The mango wood frames the artwork in a warm, honey-brown tone, with its grain showing along the sides.
• The bowl is shallow and compact, so it sits easily on a desk, bedside table or shelf.

The body is solid mango wood, left visibly natural, so the grain and shading differ a little from one bowl to the next. The painted centre is sealed under a glossy lacquer. That finish is easy to wipe clean, but keep it away from standing water and soaking.

Slide an incense stick into the central hole and light the tip. Let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so the end glows and the smoke begins to rise. Incense sticks usually burn for roughly thirty to sixty minutes, though this varies from stick to stick, so check the pack you are using. As the stick burns down, the ash falls into the bowl. Always burn incense in a ventilated room and never leave it unattended.

Between sticks, tip the ash out and wipe the bowl with a dry cloth. Because the incense hole is small, the bowl suits slim sticks best. It also works as a small dish for rings, earrings and other little treasures, with the stars watching over them.

Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, traditionally pictured as two fish swimming in opposite directions while tied together. In astrological tradition it is the sign of the dreamer, associated with imagination, empathy and a love of quiet, reflective moments. The twelve constellation segments around the border nod to the wider zodiac wheel, so the bowl reads as a small piece of celestial artwork as much as a practical dish.

You receive one Pisces mini bowl in mango wood with lacquered, hand-finished-looking artwork. Incense sticks are not included.

It suits anyone born under Pisces (roughly 19 February to 20 March), and anyone who enjoys a little ritual at the end of the day. It is useful on day one, pretty on a shelf, and personal in the way a star-sign gift should be.