{"title":"Incense Holder","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"incense-stand-climbing-volcano","title":"Volcano climbing incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mino-yaki ceramic (美濃焼), Gifu, Japan's largest ceramic region with 1,300 years of tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Wada Kazufumi, fourth-generation head of Craft Keizan; 2020 Traditional Culture Succession Merit Award recipient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Each piece hand-finished with textured volcanic surface; no two are identical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny figure clings to the rocky face of a volcano, still climbing. The incense smoke rises from the crater above. It is a small, ridiculous, completely charming thing to have on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incense holder is made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼) ceramic by Craft Keizan in Gifu Prefecture, under the direction of Wada Kazufumi, fourth-generation head of the kiln and recipient of the Prefectural Traditional Culture Succession Merit Award in 2020. Mino is Japan's largest ceramic-producing region with over 1,300 years of continuous craft history; the volcanic, hand-textured surface of this piece is a deliberate expression of that tradition meeting a contemporary sensibility. Each holder is hand-finished, which means the ridges, surface colour and small details vary from piece to piece. An incense bead holds the stick upright whilst ash falls into the small dish below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kind of object that guests pick up without asking. A serious craft studio making something that does not take itself too seriously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Keizan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928491749719,"sku":"INH-CER-MIN-OTS-001-","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04836.jpg?v=1777214839"},{"product_id":"incense-stand-mt-fuji","title":"Mt. Fuji incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mino-yaki ceramic (美濃焼), Gifu, Japan's largest ceramic region with 1,300 years of tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Wada Kazufumi, fourth-generation head of Craft Keizan; 2020 Traditional Culture Succession Merit Award recipient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Each piece hand-glazed; colour, form and surface vary naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight an incense cone, and the smoke rises from the peak. It takes a moment to notice, and then you smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incense holder is shaped as a miniature Mt. Fuji, made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼) ceramic by Craft Keizan in Gifu Prefecture. Mino is Japan's largest ceramic-producing region, responsible for roughly half of all tableware made in the country, with a continuous craft history stretching back over 1,300 years. Within that tradition, Wada Kazufumi works as the fourth-generation head of Craft Keizan, a ceramicist whose work has been recognised at national exhibition level and who received the Prefectural Traditional Culture Succession Merit Award in 2020 for his role in keeping Mino's craft alive. Each Fuji is hand-formed and glazed individually; the turquoise and sky tones pool and settle differently on every piece, so no two mountains look quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical enough to use every day. The kind of thing guests notice on the shelf and ask about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Keizan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928492339543,"sku":"INH-CER-MIN-OTS-002-","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04838.jpg?v=1777215289"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-origami-incense-plate","title":"\"Origami\" incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 8.5cm square; suited to shorter incense sticks; develops patina with use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron folded like paper. It is a simple idea, and the execution is exact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Origami incense holder by Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) is cast from iron into two sharp, angled planes that meet at a central ridge, mimicking the crease of a single folded sheet. The form reads differently from every angle: straight on it is almost flat; from the side it reveals its geometry. Made by Hisanori Masuda, founder and sole craftsman of the Yamagata studio, the piece is cast using the Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) tradition, a METI-designated craft, and hand-finished until the surfaces are smooth and the edges precise. A small hole or groove holds the incense stick at a gentle angle whilst the weight of the iron keeps the whole thing perfectly still. The surface develops a quiet patina with use, darkening gradually over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8.5cm square, it is compact enough to sit anywhere. The kind of object that earns a second look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in photo are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928674496855,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-001-","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04780.jpg?v=1777187868"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-bamboo-leaf-boat-incense-holder","title":"\"Bamboo Leaf Boat\" incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron with urushi lacquer finish, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 26cm long; raised prow and stern catch falling ash; suited to both incense sticks and cones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, shallow iron tray with a slightly raised prow and stern, resting flat on the table. The form is taken from a bamboo leaf floating on still water, and once you know that, it is hard to unsee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Hisanori Masuda of Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) in Yamagata Prefecture, this incense holder is cast in iron using the Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) tradition, a METI-designated craft, then finished with urushi lacquer that adds a subtle sheen and protects the surface over time. A small groove near one end holds the incense stick at a natural angle; the weight of the cast iron keeps everything perfectly still whilst the smoke drifts upwards. It has a genuine presence on a shelf or table, more like a considered object than a functional accessory. The raised tips catch falling ash neatly so nothing reaches the surface beneath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":52928674857303,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-002-S","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52928674824535,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-002-L","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04786-2.jpg?v=1777187510"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-smart-design-incense-holder","title":"Smart design incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Lid holds incense stick whilst burning; ash falls into sealed lower chamber, keeping stored sticks clean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost incense holders solve one problem. This one solves two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smart Design holder by Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) is a cast iron box whose lid does double duty: a narrow slit holds a burning incense stick upright at the correct angle, whilst ash falls through into a sealed lower chamber next to the stored sticks, keeping them clean and undisturbed. When the stick is finished, replace the lid and the box returns to being storage. The surface pattern is inspired by the hane-ochi (feather-drop) technique historically used on Japanese tea ceremony iron kettles, applied here by hand to create a texture that catches the light differently depending on the angle. Made by Hisanori Masuda, founder and sole craftsman of Chūshin Kōbō in Yamagata, each piece is cast in the Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) tradition, a METI-designated craft, then finished with a thin coat of lacquer that prevents rust and gives the surface a quiet, dark sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kind of object that rewards a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":52928675184983,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-003-S","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52928675152215,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-003-L","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04795.jpg?v=1777188235"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-tea-incense-furnace-three-way-plate","title":"Tea incense furnace - three-way plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Three-way plate system: use with loose tea leaves, incense blends, or cones over a small candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a burner that asks you to slow down and choose. Tea leaves for a quiet morning. An incense blend for an evening with somewhere to be. A cone for when you want the fragrance to build slowly in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea incense furnace is made by Hisanori Masuda of Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) in Yamagata Prefecture. Masuda is both founder and sole craftsman of the studio, which means every piece passes through one pair of hands from start to finish. Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) is a METI-designated traditional craft with roots in the Heian period; Masuda works within that tradition whilst designing for how people actually live today. The three-way plate system is the piece's defining feature: a shallow iron body holds a small candle, above which a removable perforated plate gently warms whatever is placed on it without burning it directly. Swap the plate configuration to suit the format you prefer. The heavy cast iron retains heat steadily and keeps the scent stable, whilst the compact, cauldron-like form sits naturally on a table or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne candle is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928676495703,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-004-","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04800-2.jpg?v=1777186705"},{"product_id":"nousaku-solid-brass-round-incense-holder","title":"Solid brass round incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Solid brass, Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku, founded 1916, fourth-generation foundry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 7.7cm diameter, 0.8cm deep; holds one incense stick upright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single brass circle. A small hole at its centre. Nothing else. The Nousaku incense holder asks very little of the shelf and gives back a warm, quiet presence that only improves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNousaku (能作) has been casting in Takaoka, Toyama, since 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft, and Nousaku's fourth-generation foundry works within that tradition whilst designing objects for contemporary homes. This holder is cast in solid brass, which means the weight is satisfying in the hand and the surface develops a gentle patina with use, shifting from bright gold to a deeper, warmer tone over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough to sit anywhere. The kind of object that looks deliberate on a shelf rather than accumulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928676659543,"sku":"INH-MET-NOU-001-GLD","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03414.jpg?v=1774952837"},{"product_id":"flower-pin-moon-1","title":"Crescent Moon incense or flower Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-forged darkened steel by Makoto Kawakami, independent metal artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Boat-shaped tray with raised tips; holds one incense stick, ash collects below\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Each piece unique; colour shifts and hammer marks vary with every firing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of this incense holder tells you how it was made. Silvery flashes catch the light where the hammer struck; heat-tint blues pool in the hollows where fire touched the steel. No two pieces look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by metal artist Makoto Kawakami (河上真琴), each holder is forged and hammered by hand into a long, shallow tray with gently raised tips, suggesting a crescent moon or a leaf curled at its edges. A central rod holds one incense stick upright whilst ash falls neatly into the dish below. The darkened steel is not painted or coated; the colour comes entirely from heat and hammer work, which means the piece carries a quiet record of its own making. At 17cm long it has a considered presence on the shelf, substantial without being showy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWabi-sabi (侘び寂び) is the Japanese understanding that imperfection and impermanence are not flaws to overcome but qualities to appreciate. This piece is a good example of that idea made physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makoto Kawakami 河上真琴","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928679149911,"sku":"INH-MET-MKK-001-","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03322-2_0741ab72-c494-4423-a10f-1e50975b219c.jpg?v=1774536894"}],"url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/incense-holder.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}