Arc Incense Holder with Folding Joint
Slowing down is the most luxurious and gentle comfort in everyday city life. This incense holder is made to accompany the quiet moments that belong entirely to you.
- Made from timber reclaimed at KFBG – native Camphor wood or other salvaged stock
- A hidden mortise joint at the stern pivots out to hold the incense, then tucks back flush
- Hand-shaped by local studio Che Artisan Workshop, held by joinery alone – no glue, no screws
Orders are placed through an online form. During the exhibition period, you can also buy it in person at Sunshine Hall or the Farm Shop at KFBG.
Upcycled timber, reclaimed from KFBG
Co-created by Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden and local woodcraft studio Che Artisan Workshop, it is fashioned from timber reclaimed at KFBG, painstakingly shaped and polished by hand. Resting gracefully on a table, its silhouette resembles a small boat softly afloat; its smooth, flowing curve adding a touch of quiet elegance and poetry to your space.
One gentle turn, and the stern becomes a holder
Its most delightful detail lies hidden at the stern: an ingenious mortise joint mechanism. When not in use, the joint sits perfectly flush with the wooden hull, clean and seamless. When you wish to light a stick of incense, simply rotate the mechanism gently outward to reveal a steady holder. No glue or metal screws are needed – it is held together solely by the precise interlocking wisdom of timber. Each gentle turn, opening or closing, is a heartfelt tribute to the traditional craft of mortise-and-tenon joinery.
Light a stick of incense and watch the delicate ribbon of smoke rise slowly, gently diffusing into the air. In this quiet moment, warm timber, soothing fragrance and peaceful time keep each other gentle company.
What makes each one its own
- Handcrafted from native Camphor wood provided by KFBG, or other reclaimed timber
- Pivot out the hidden mortise joint to hold your incense, then tuck it back for a seamless whole
- Held together entirely by mortise-and-tenon joinery, without any additional fittings
- Sleek, curved design, hand-polished to a clean finish that is gentle and refined
- Every piece has its own natural wood grain; a one-of-a-kind treasure that is uniquely yours
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This piece is part of Ripples & Pulses Between the Rings | Growth Ring x ALVDALEN Joint Woodcraft Exhibition.