Incense Powder

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Incense powder has been used for centuries to mark sacred moments, deepen meditation and fill a room with lasting, layered fragrance. Loose powder burns more slowly than stick incense, giving the scent room to unfold gradually — and at SHAMTAM you'll find natural incense powder in both ready-to-burn form and the tools to make your own cones and pyramids at home. What's inside the collection This collection centres on loose incense powder in classic and botanical scents — frankincense, sandalwood, eucalyptus, clove and holy basil — along with charcoal tablets for burning and mould sets for shaping your own forms. Whether you want a ready-to-use powder or prefer the ritual of making cones, there's something here to suit every approach to scent. Powder incense in 50 g and 100 g quantities Charcoal tablets for use with loose powders and resins Pyramid and cone mould sets for making your own incense shapes Choosing your scent Frankincense incense carries a warm, resinous depth that many find grounding for meditation and reflection. Sandalwood offers a creamy, woody warmth that suits quiet evenings and everyday ritual. Eucalyptus brings a clean, opening clarity — particularly welcome in larger spaces or during the darker months. Clove is warming and spice-forward, while holy basil (tulsi) has a green, slightly peppery quality that feels both grounding and uplifting. If you're new to powder incense, a smaller 50 g tin is a good place to start and explore a few scents before committing to a larger quantity. How to burn incense powder Loose incense powder is typically burned on a heatproof surface using a charcoal tablet. Place the tablet on a small metal burner or in a ( incense holder), light it with a match or lighter, allow it to ash over for a minute or two, then sprinkle a small amount of powder on top. The powder will smoulder gently, releasing fragrance without burning with a flame. Backflow incense burners and cones work on a different principle — the smoke drifts d