{"product_id":"u-known-wood-offcuts-incense-holder-with-flower-of-life-design","title":"U known wood offcuts incense holder with flower of life design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReclaimed Hardwood Flower of Life Pocket Incense \u0026amp; Offering Holder – Travel Ritual Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny handmade incense and offering holder designed for those who like to take their practice outdoors without carrying bulky ritual equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from unidentified reclaimed hardwood, this compact holder is approximately the size of a large key ring, making it easy to slip into a pocket, backpack, handbag or van-life kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hardwood came from a mixed offcuts box purchased from a woodturner’s mill that I regularly source leftover timber from. I deliberately leave the species unidentified rather than guessing — the important part is that this useful piece of timber has been given another life rather than becoming waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaser engraved across the top is a Flower of Life geometric design. The pattern is created from overlapping circles arranged into a symmetrical repeating form and is widely associated today with sacred geometry, meditation and spiritual practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeometric patterns such as circles, symmetry and repeating forms have appeared in art and architecture across many cultures and periods. The modern spiritual interpretation of the Flower of Life gives the pattern associations with interconnection, balance, creation and the underlying patterns of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe holder incorporates a small hand-chiselled offering bowl, suitable for small non-burning offerings as part of your own ritual practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA braided jute cord allows the holder to be hung when not in use or attached to a bag using your own small carabiner or clip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact size makes it particularly useful for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Outdoor rituals and meditation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Nature-based and spiritual practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Travelling and camping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Van life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Festivals and retreats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Temporary altars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Portable ritual kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Quiet personal offerings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReclaimed \u0026amp; Offcut Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI work extensively with waste, reclaimed timber and offcuts, both from my own studio and from other craftspeople.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular piece began life as an offcut in a woodturner’s mill. Rather than trying to identify the species when there isn’t enough information to do so reliably, I have kept it simply as unidentified reclaimed hardwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in grain, colour, knots and markings are therefore expected and form part of the character of each individual holder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Fire Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis holder is made from wood and must be treated accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf using incense outdoors, keep burning incense, hot ash and embers completely separate from dry grass, leaves, twigs, paper, dry offerings and other flammable materials. Do not place burning material or embers into the offering bowl alongside dry objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use burning incense during heatwaves, drought conditions, fire bans or periods of increased wildfire risk. Always follow local restrictions and conditions. During high-risk conditions, the holder can instead be used for non-burning offerings, meditation or as part of a portable altar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever leave burning incense unattended and make sure all embers are completely extinguished before packing the holder away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny reclaimed piece of timber, transformed into a practical ritual companion and decorated with one of sacred geometry’s most recognisable modern symbols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerrie Owens Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57270969860474,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7861\/6636\/files\/IMG_0567_6c94d6b2-8c38-4c3d-9b43-1d75ed0a3aa9.webp?v=1789483169","url":"https:\/\/kerrieowensarts.co.uk\/products\/u-known-wood-offcuts-incense-holder-with-flower-of-life-design","provider":"Kerrie Owens Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}