Hand-tied and carefully dried, this premium-quality sage offers a slow, even burn and a beautifully aromatic smoke. Ideal for use at home, in studios, or as part of mindful rituals, it brings a grounding presence and a feeling of renewal to any environment.

Size: Approx. 8 inches (20 cm)
Origin: USA

How to Use a White Sage Smudge Stick

Light the tip of the smudge stick and allow it to catch flame briefly, then gently blow it out so it begins to smoulder. The sage will release a soft, aromatic smoke.

Move the smouldering sage around the space, or gently fan the smoke towards yourself, focusing on areas you wish to refresh. Take a moment to pause and allow the scent to settle.

When finished, carefully extinguish the smudge stick in a heat-resistant bowl or dish. Ensure it is fully out before storing for future use.

Always use on a fire-safe surface and never leave burning sage unattended.

Read more about the Sage Smudge Sticks here.

The two scents are named after Edo ideals. Iki was the word for understated, effortless style; this blend is light and fresh, good for mornings and workspaces. Tsuya means lustre, the soft sheen on polished lacquer; this one is smooth and warm, made for evenings.

Both balance aromatic woods with gentle spice, settling into a room without filling it. With 220 sticks in a box, it is an incense for every day rather than special occasions.

• Scents: Iki (light, fresh) or Tsuya (smooth, warm)
• Sticks: 220 per box, approx. 140mm
• Burn time: approx. 25 minutes per stick
• Net weight: approx. 90g
• Box: 7.3 × 15.5 × 3.1cm
• Made in Japan

Unlike stick incense, Nerikoh is gently warmed rather than directly burned, allowing its fragrance to unfold slowly and with remarkable subtlety. The result is a nuanced, evolving scent that feels intimate and atmospheric, never sharp or overpowering.

Historically used in Japanese incense ceremonies and tea gatherings, nerikoh invites moments of quiet appreciation. Its fragrance lingers softly in the air, encouraging stillness, reflection, and a deeper awareness of scent.

Timeless and ceremonial in nature, Nerikoh offers a contemplative alternative to everyday incense — an experience to be savoured rather than rushed.

Country of Origin: Japan

Kyara is well regarded as being of the highest forms of quality aloeswood and the incense sticks are carefully crafted without a bamboo core to provide a clean burning experience. This is the incense that was loved and revered by the ancient Japanese Imperial Court and played a special part in incense ceremonies.

This pack of Kyara Kongo Aloeswood incense contains 150 sticks, with an approximate burn time of 45 minutes.

Nippon Kodo Product Code: 533

Number of Sticks in Box: 150

Burn Time Per Stick: Approximately 45 Minutes

Length of Sticks: Approximately 220mm Long

Dimensions of Box: 6cm Width x 15.5cm Length x 3.7cm Depth

Country of Origin: Japan

There are three scents. Cherry Blossom is soft and sweet, the scent of a Japanese spring. Sandalwood is warm, creamy and calming, the classic. Aloeswood is deeper and more meditative, a gentle introduction to the wood prized above all others in Japanese incense.

Each comes in a slim box wrapped in a kimono-inspired pattern, with a small holder inside, so it is ready to use the moment it’s opened. That makes it the easiest gift in the shop: thoughtful, beautiful to unwrap, and under £20. Buy one of each to find the scent that suits each room.

• Maker: Nippon Kodo, Japan
• Scents: Cherry Blossom, Sandalwood, Aloeswood
• Sticks: 40 per box, approx. 140mm
• Burn time: approx. 25 minutes per stick
• Includes: small incense holder
• Box: 3.1 × 15.8 × 2.6cm

This is Nippon Kodo’s sandalwood blend, Japan’s best-selling incense. The sticks are made without a bamboo core, so they burn cleanly with far less smoke than the incense most of us know. The scent is sandalwood at its gentlest: sweet, fresh and woody, lingering in the room for a while after the stick has finished.

It is the incense we’d suggest to anyone starting out, and the one to keep stocked once you’ve found your ritual. Try lighting one stick when you sit down to work and another when you stop. Over a week, the scent becomes the signal to slow down.

Pair it with the Brass Incense Holder – Multi-Size and a Rectangular Solid Brass Tray to catch the ash.

• Maker: Nippon Kodo, Japan (product code 10802)
• Sticks: 360, coreless, approx. 135mm
• Burn time: approx. 30 minutes per stick
• Net weight: approx. 150g
• Box: 8.6 × 15.6 × 3.5cm