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Stone Incense Holder Plate
Stone Incense Holder Plate
The Stone Incense Holder Plate will look good in the homes of minimalists and maximalists alike! The gray and black palewa stone piece can hold up to five sticks of incense. Centuries ago, skilled stone workers were brought to Agra under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to build the Taj Mahal. Today their descendants remain in the region, using the same tools and methods to achieve intricate soapstone carvings and inlay for beautiful sculptures and decorative pieces. Our fair trade partner Tara Projects has been working with stone carvers in Agra for nearly two decades, improving the health and safety of producers, ensuring fair prices and emphasizing the importance of education for children.

HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA

  • Gray and black palewa stone
  • Includes two pieces (plate and orb)
  • Plate measures 4Dx1H inches, orb measures 1.25D inches
  • Orb has 1 small hole to hold an incense stick on one side and 5 small holes to hold up to 5 incense sticks on the other side
  • Do not leave incense burning unattended. Use with proper ventilation.
  • Handcrafted in India

SKU: 6857020

THE MAKERS

TARA Projects stands for "Trade Alternative Reform Action." Working in a 125-mile radius of Delhi, TARA is a fair trade program for community development and business. The organization enables hundreds of artisans who create some of the major handicraft lines of North India to sell their products internationally. TARA is one of the pioneering Indian organizations in the field of fair wages, non formal education programs for children and women, health and environmental awareness and further development for its member artisans. Artisan benefits from TARA include medical insurance, interest-free loans and advances, a savings program and skills training. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from TARA since 1986.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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