A square black soapstone incense plate with a flower carving worked into the surface and a central hole for an agarbatti. The raised border keeps ash on the plate instead of your shelf, and at 10 cm square it takes up almost no space on a mandir ledge, study table or window sill.

Key Features

• Hand-carved flower motif across a square plate
• Central hole sized for standard agarbatti sticks
• Raised edge that keeps falling ash contained
• Black natural soapstone with a smooth polish
• Slim 1.52 cm profile, easy to store and stack
• Doubles as a small ring or trinket tray

Product Details

• Material: Natural soapstone
• Colour: Black
• Craft: Hand-carved by Indian artisans
• Use: Agarbatti holder and ash catcher
• Finish: Smooth polished natural stone
• Dimensions: 10.16 x 10.16 x 1.52 cm (L x W x H) — approx. 4 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Handcrafted in: India

How to Use & Style It

• On the mandir shelf for daily agarbatti
• On a work desk with a light fragrance during the day
• In a meditation corner alongside a diya
• As a small tray for rings and earrings when not in use

Care & Maintenance

• Let the ash cool before clearing it
• Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry immediately
• Use a soft brush to clean ash out of the carving
• Avoid bleach and acidic cleaners

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a regular agarbatti fit in the holder?

Yes. The carved hole is sized for the standard agarbatti sticks sold in India. Thicker dhoop sticks may need to be angled slightly, and the plate catches the ash as it falls.

Is the plate wide enough to catch the ash from a full stick?

At 10.16 cm square with a raised border, it catches the ash of a stick burning upright in the central hole. A stick placed at a sharp angle can still drop a little ash past the edge.

Does incense ash leave marks on the stone?

Light ash wipes off with a soft damp cloth. For stubborn residue, use warm water with a drop of mild soap and dry the piece immediately - avoid bleach, acidic cleaners and steel scrubbers.

Can I keep it in the puja room or mandir?

Yes, it is sized for a mandir shelf, side table or window sill and keeps ash off the surface underneath. It looks equally at home in a living room or meditation corner.

Will my piece look exactly like the photo?

Very close, but not identical. Every piece is carved and polished by hand from natural soapstone, so the shade, veining and depth of carving differ slightly from one piece to the next. These small differences are a mark of genuine handicraft, not a defect.

Handcrafted in India from natural soapstone. As every piece is carved and polished by hand, slight variations in shade, veining and carving detail are natural and make your piece one of a kind.

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