A compact, hand-thrown incense holder crafted by a Suffolk ceramic artist exclusively for our shop. Each piece has a low, rounded form that holds a single stick securely while catching ash neatly. Finished in a smooth, tactile glaze over a stoneware surface. Simple, practical and subtly elegant — a piece made for everyday use available in a choice of colours.

Translation: Son = golden/yellow, Chafa/Champa = champa flower

Golden champa with warm, honeyed floral notes and a gentle, uplifting sweetness.

• Warm yellow-champa floral scent

• Honeyed sweetness with soft spice

• 20g packet | approx. 18–22 hand-rolled sticks

• Classic tropical floral profile

Translation: Mogra = jasmine

Straightforward jasmine: fresh, light and pleasantly floral without heaviness.

• Classic jasmine fragrance

• Fresh, lightly sweet floral

• 20g packet | approx. 18–22 hand-rolled sticks

Translation: Rich/luminous rose

A warm rose scent with a golden softness. Floral, rounded and quietly refined.

• Warm, glowing rose fragrance

• Floral without sharp edges

• 20g packet | approx. 18–22 hand-rolled sticks

• Soft sweetness; elegant finish

Translation: Durga = goddess of strength and protection

A firm, grounded incense with a clear presence. Warm woods or resin give it a steady, protective character.

• Confident resin/wood profile

• Deep, steady presence

• 20g packet | approx. 18–22 hand-rolled sticks

• Strong but not harsh

Translation: Dhana = wealth, Shri = splendour/blessing → “prosperity/blessing”

A warm, quietly rich aroma with a soft, welcoming tone. Balanced and soothing.

• Warm, inviting aromatic blend

• Subtle richness; soft amber/wood feel

• 20g packet | approx. 18–22 hand-rolled sticks

• Gentle, uplifting character

A quiet, grounding woody blend with a cool, mature forest character.

• Grounded, mature wood profile

• Calm, cool forest-like undertone

• 20g packet | approx. 18–22 hand-rolled sticks

• Non-floral, contemplative scent

Restrained musky notes within a traditional base.

A light, devotional floral with warmth beneath.

A balanced, flowing fragrance with gentle freshness.

Tulsi – Radha Krishna Temple

Tulsi — holy basil — has a distinctive place in Indian devotional life, and this incense captures its character with surprising delicacy.

The fragrance is gently herbal at its core, softened by a light floral sweetness that keeps it approachable and calm. It feels clean and composed rather than sharp, with a quiet clarity that makes it easy to return to again and again.

An excellent choice for daily use, prayer, or any time you want something centring without being intrusive.

Kasturi Chandan - Radha Krishna Temple

Despite the name — Kasturi suggesting musk and Chandan sandalwood — this incense leans in an unexpected and very appealing direction. Rather than musky, it opens into a deep, rounded sweetness with an almost fruity warmth.

What makes it work so well is restraint. The sweetness never tips into anything cloying or artificial, and there’s no trace of soapiness. Instead, it settles into a rich, comforting fragrance that feels composed and assured.

A quietly crowd-pleasing choice, particularly well-suited to late afternoon and evening use.

‍ ‍A classic musky kasturi with floral depth — rich, warm, and quietly spicy.

Kasturi is one of the oldest and most revered fragrance materials in the Indian tradition, and not always the easiest on a first encounter — we've written about exactly that in the journal, if you're curious: On Liking Difficult Scents. Misbah's Ruh Kasturi presents it with confidence. The name is worth a moment's attention: ruh in the Indian attar trade denotes a pure distilled essence rather than a blended accord — a signal that kasturi is the central, undiluted subject of this stick rather than a background note folded into something else.

The stick itself is immediately distinctive — a deep purple, hand-rolled with a generous paste and finished with melnoorva powder. On the cold stick the kasturi is direct and present: peppery, uncompromising, but not aggressive. On the burn it softens and opens, the floral notes coming forward to balance the musk — warm and spicy underneath, more rounded and complex on top.

This is the Misbah incense to reach for when you want something rooted in the classical musky register of Indian domestic fragrance — the kind of scent that has been warming homes across the subcontinent for generations.

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Rooted, Dry, Cooling

Vetiver incense is built around the distinctive aroma of vetiver root (khus), a material widely used in Indian perfumery for its grounding, cooling, and stabilising character. Unlike bright florals or sweet resins, vetiver has a dry, earthy profile — woody, slightly smoky, and faintly bitter — often described as rooty rather than perfumed.

In incense, vetiver is valued for its ability to settle a space without dominating it. The fragrance tends to remain close and steady, making it well suited to warm weather or to those who prefer quieter, less ornamental blends. It is commonly used both on its own and as a structural element within more complex masala formulations.

A straightforward, material-led incense with a natural, understated presence — particularly appealing to those who favour dry woods and roots over sweetness or floral lift.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled masala incense
• Fragrance: Vetiver (khus) with woody, earthy tones
• Character: Dry · Rooted · Cooling · Grounded

Contemplative Woody Blend

Vedanta reflects its name — thoughtful and balanced. This masala incense carries a clean sandalwood base softened by faint floral and herbal notes, giving it a composed and reflective tone. It burns with clarity and grace, ideal for moments that call for quiet focus.

The fragrance is neither sharp nor perfumed, just steady and sincere — incense that invites attention without demanding it.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled masala incense
• Fragrance: Sandalwood with light herbal-floral accents
• Character: Woody · Clear · Reflective

Temple-Style Fluxo Incense

Vande Mataram is a full-bodied temple blend — thick, resinous, and unmistakably traditional. Its fragrance draws on sandalwood, resins, and gentle florals, creating the rounded depth typical of South Indian fluxo incense.

Despite its richness, it remains smooth on the nose, with a dry-down that’s calm and enduring. It feels devotional yet approachable — the kind of incense that fills a room quietly and completely.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled fluxo-masala incense
• Fragrance: Resinous sandalwood-floral temple blend
• Character: Deep · Traditional · Steady

Pure Benzoin Resin

Simply Loban focuses on one material — loban (benzoin resin). Its fragrance is clean, resinous, and gently balsamic, clearing the air with a sense of freshness and light.

Ideal for moments that call for focus or purification, it burns with a bright, steady flame and leaves a subtle resin trail that feels pure rather than perfumed.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled resin incense
• Fragrance: Pure loban (benzoin resin)
• Character: Clean · Resinous · Clarifying

Floral Sandalwood Blend

Sandal Flora combines creamy sandalwood with delicate flower notes, bringing a gentle freshness to the familiar warmth of wood. The result is smooth and even-tempered, never cloying, with a rounded finish that lingers softly.

A versatile, welcoming incense that bridges daily relaxation and light devotional use.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled masala incense
• Fragrance: Sandalwood with floral accents
• Character: Gentle · Warm · Harmonious

Devotional Fluxo Classic

Sai Flora is among Meena’s most recognised fluxo incenses — dense, resinous, and unmistakably temple-style. Its fragrance is full and enveloping: sandalwood, halmaddi, and aromatic florals blended into a sweet, steady burn.

It’s rich yet sincere, recalling the deep air of shrines and ashrams; an incense that feels rooted in devotion and craftsmanship alike.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled fluxo-masala incense
• Fragrance: Sandalwood, halmaddi, and florals
• Character: Full-bodied · Resinous · Traditional

Sweet Resin Blend

Madhulok, meaning “realm of honey,” lives up to its name with a fragrance that’s soft, golden, and faintly sweet. The masala base blends mild florals with smooth resin tones, producing a gentle warmth that lingers in the air.

It’s the sort of incense that suits everyday use — calm, inviting, and quietly uplifting without being sugary or perfumed.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled masala incense
• Fragrance: Floral-resin blend with light honeyed notes
• Character: Warm · Sweet · Balanced

Heritage Masala Incense

Kashi Vishwanath pays tribute to one of India’s oldest spiritual centres, reflecting the layered aromas of temple wood, resin, and ghee lamp smoke. It’s a classic, slightly smoky masala incense with a grounded, comforting tone.

The scent feels lived-in and authentic — less like a perfume, more like the real atmosphere of a shrine at rest.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled masala incense
• Fragrance: Resinous-woody temple blend
• Character: Earthy · Traditional · Grounded

Dual Resin Incense

Guggal Loban brings together two of the most important resins in Indian incense tradition: guggal (Indian bdellium) and loban, also known as sambrani. Both have been used for centuries in perfumery, temple incense, and everyday household fumigation, valued as much for their aromatic character as for their practical qualities.

Guggal is a dry, balsamic resin with a warm, slightly bitter edge and a natural smokiness that forms the backbone of many traditional masala blends. Loban or sambrani, by contrast, is softer and rounder — gently sweet, resinous, and diffusive — often used to soften harsher notes and give incense a lingering presence in the air. Together, they create a fragrance that is earthy, smoky, and quietly complex rather than overtly perfumed.

This is an incense with a grounded, unadorned character. It clears and settles a space without sweetness or floral ornament, making it especially appealing to those who favour the raw honesty of resins and woods over decorative blends.

Details
• Type: Hand-rolled masala incense
• Fragrance: Guggal and sambrani (loban) resins on a woody base
• Character: Earthy · Smoky · Resinous · Grounded

Resin & Wood Fusion

Agar Oudh brings together the dark, resinous heart of oudh with the rounder warmth of sandalwood. The result is a sophisticated, woody fragrance that feels deep but never harsh — oud softened by craft rather than excess.

It burns with a mellow strength, leaving a refined trail that suits both meditation and modern interiors alike.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled fluxo-masala incense
• Fragrance: Agarwood and sandalwood
• Character: Woody · Resinous · Refined

Sandalwood & Kasturi Blend

Omkar balances the creamy warmth of sandalwood with the deeper, animalic tone of natural kasturi (musk). The result is an incense that feels grounded and introspective, with a subtle complexity that reveals itself slowly as it burns.

It’s a rich, quietly confident fragrance suited to meditation, stillness, or simply moments when the day needs to slow down.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled incense
• Fragrance: Sandalwood and kasturi (musk)
• Character: Warm · Deep · Grounding

Sandalwood Incense

Manohar Gold offers a rich, resinous sandalwood fragrance with subtle balsamic depth. The scent feels soft and composed — not overpowering, but steady and lingering, with a faint sweetness that warms the air.

It’s a classic interpretation of sandalwood incense, crafted with care for those who appreciate quiet richness and balance.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled masala incense
• Fragrance: Sandalwood with woody-balsamic undertones
• Character: Smooth · Gentle · Tranquil

Sandalwood & Musk Incense

Hari Om combines the creamy smoothness of sandalwood with the cooling clarity of camphor. A touch of benzoin resin and musk adds roundness and depth, giving the fragrance a soft, meditative quality.

The result is an incense that feels calm, composed, and quietly refined — perfect for reflection or simple enjoyment.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled incense
• Fragrance: Sandalwood, camphor, benzoin, and musk
• Character: Smooth · Balanced · Meditative

Resin & Camphor Incense

Gurukrupa blends sandalwood, guggal resin, and cooling camphor into a fragrance that feels both traditional and clean. The interplay of resinous depth and crisp top notes gives this incense a natural freshness, well suited to mornings or meditation.

It’s a composed, quietly assertive scent — one that clears the air and steadies the mind without being sharp or heavy.

Details:
• Type: Hand-rolled incense
• Fragrance: Sandalwood, guggal, and camphor
• Character: Fresh · Resinous · Clear

Amber Mahal is a rich, resinous incense with a deep, perfume-like warmth. It opens slightly tangy, before settling into leathered woods and soft spice, lifted by touches of rose and pepper.

The overall impression is opulent yet grounded — luxurious without heaviness — and particularly well suited to evening use or a quiet, contemplative space.

Awarded 50/50 by Incense in the Wind

“The burn is sublime… a humdinger of an incense. I love it to bits.”
— Incense in the Wind

Hand-rolled in the traditional masala style using natural resins and wood powders.

Gulabsingh Johrimal - Patchouli

A deep, earthy fragrance centred on patchouli leaf, with damp, woody, and slightly sweet undertones. Rich without being sharp, this is a grounding incense that favours depth and warmth over brightness.

Character: Earthy · Woody · Deep
Burning time: approx. 35 minutes

Flora Incense Cones (50 mm)

Dense, slow-burning incense cones designed for sustained fragrance release, composed in a traditional masala style with resins, woods, and aromatic materials.

10 cones (30g)

20 cones (60g)

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Sandhya (Dusk) for the evening.

Dusk consists of six 20g packets of fine masala incense presented in a box with explanatory postcards:

• Shyam Vrindavan — sweet musk & sandalwood

• Evening Raga — a rich floral with champa & patchouli

• Vaidya— warm spice with a sharp edge

• Attar Gali — dry, smoky oudh softened by sandal & rose

• Prem Rasa — sweet & woody spice

• Upasani— a deep, powdery amber

Agarbatti-making is still a thriving craft tradition, and over the last year we have sampled hundreds of incense from small and large workshops across India. This selection, one of two collections under the title The Inner Courtyard, features incense which we felt was some of the best masala incense this tradition has to offer.

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Dawn (Prabhat) for the day.

Dawn consists of six 20g packets of fine masala incense presented in a box with explanatory postcards:

• Fakir — a dark, spiced Turkish rose

• Prasadam — blue lotus with warm earth

• Soma — rich amber, saffron & bright rose

• Temple Garden— fresh garland flowers with sandal and a peppery green edge

• Suvarna — sophisticated saffron & sandal

• Parasmani— a sweet amber with aromatic woods and caramel

Agarbatti-making is still a thriving craft tradition, and over the last year we have sampled hundreds of incense from small and large workshops across India. This selection, one of two collections under the title The Inner Courtyard, features incense which we felt was some of the best masala incense this tradition has to offer.

Cauvery 'Oriental Exotica'

Traditional Karnataka sandalwood character: warmer and slightly spicy without tipping into the heavier, darker end of the sandalwood spectrum.

20 sticks per box, Mysore sandalwood made with the support of the Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation.

Cauvery Natural Sandal

Another excellent sandalwood stick from Cauvery who specialise in incense made from the natural sandalwood from Karnataka. A gentle, warm fragrance ideal as a background for meditation and mornings especially.

50g box

Less overtly perfumed on the stick than the Golden agarbatti, with a slightly woodier, more restrained character from the outset. When lit, it shares the same sandalwood base as the Golden, but presents it in a lighter, more lifted way — a touch drier, with a gentle brightness that sits higher in the room. It lingers particularly well, leaving a clean, pleasant trace after burning.

Cauvery Loban (with Sandalwood)
A softer, more approachable take on traditional loban. The unlit stick is noticeably perfumed, and some of that carries through into the burn, where the resinous depth of sambrani is gently rounded by sandalwood. The result is less austere than pure loban — warmer, more fragrant — while still retaining its distinctive character.

A packet containing no less than 20 hand-rolled sticks, approx. 30g -35g.

A fuller, more nostalgic style of sandalwood, with a warm, slightly spiced character that recalls older, classic Indian formulations. There’s a richness here that leans gently towards sweetness, without becoming heavy — familiar, comforting, and evocative of traditional sandalwood incense as many remember it.

The packet contains 40g of hand-rolled incense.

Spiritual Attainment Incense

Yogsiddhi, meaning “attainment through practice,” captures the essence of focus and calm. The fragrance is earthy and slightly resinous, unfolding slowly as it burns.

Steady and understated, it helps create a centred atmosphere for meditation, writing, or any quiet pursuit that benefits from stillness and attention.

Details:
• Length: 8 inches
• Burn time: approx. 60 minutes
• Fragrance: Herbal-resin masala with gentle woody undertones

Special Masala Incense

Meaning “blessing” or “boon,” Vardaan is a rich, traditional masala blend that balances woody depth with a hint of spice and resin.

This incense feels quietly generous — full-bodied without being overpowering — and creates a warm, tranquil atmosphere suited to reflection or evening relaxation.

Details:
• Length: 8 inches
• Burn time: approx. 60 minutes
• Fragrance: Woody-spice masala with subtle resinous warmth

Lord Ganesha Incense

Named for Lord Ganesha, symbol of clarity and new beginnings, Siddhivinayak blends mild woods, herbs, and resins into an aroma that feels quietly auspicious.

Its balanced, slightly resinous character lends focus without heaviness — ideal for study, work, or simply marking the start of a new day. A graceful fragrance that speaks of tradition and optimism in equal measure.

Details:
• Length: 8 inches
• Burn time: approx. 60 minutes
• Fragrance: Woody-resin blend with a touch of spice and floral lift

Classic Heritage Blend

Fragrance: distinctive floral-woody masala with sandalwood and camphor notes

First produced in Mumbai in the early 1970s, Shivranjani is Baykeri’s signature incense — a blend that has quietly earned a loyal following for its calm, distinctive fragrance. Each stick is hand-rolled using the traditional masala method, combining sandalwood, cooling camphor and natural Himalayan herbs.

The result is a smooth, refined aroma that feels both clean and comforting — gently floral with soft woody undertones. Originally created for devotional settings, Shivranjani has since become a favourite for everyday use.

A much-respected blend that lingers long after the stick has finished, leaving its graceful fragrance quietly perfuming the room.

Baykeri’s have managed something rather rare here — a truly distinctive fragrance that has quietly stood the test of time. Highly recommended.

We offer Shivranjani in three original packet sizes, 20g, 40g and 100g.

20g Packet up to 20 x 8” sticks. Burning Time 45 Mins

40g Packet up to 36 x 8” sticks. Burning Time 45 Mins

100g Packet up to to 45 x 9” sticks. Burning Time 90 Mins

Prashanti Nag Champa is a warm and atmospheric incense from Baykeri’s, built around the house’s distinctive herbal masala base.

On the stick the fragrance opens with deep notes of kasturi and musk, touched by fleeting floral top notes.

When lit, the familiar Baykeri’s house blend quickly becomes the foundation of the scent. In practice this makes Prashanti feel less like a conventional Nag Champa and more like a welcome variation on their classic Shivranjani style, though gentle nods to the sweetness of Nag Champa remain present.

The overall effect is warm, meditative and quietly atmospheric — an incense well suited to afternoon or evening use, gradually bringing depth and presence to a room.

As a long-time admirer of Baykeri’s distinctive house character, with its natural, almost Himalayan herbal tones, I find this a particularly satisfying blend.

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Temple Bouquet

Mandiram draws inspiration from the serene fragrance of South Indian temple offerings. A blend of Tulsi, soft florals, and mild resins, it evokes stillness and harmony without being heavy or overly sweet. A hint of 1970s nostalgia.

Light a stick to bring a sense of calm order to the room — whether during meditation or as a quiet evening fragrance. Its clear, lingering aroma recalls sandalwood halls and cool stone spaces, both peaceful and refined.

Details:
• Length: 8 inches
• Burn time: approx. 60 minutes
• Fragrance: Well-rounded spicy floral, inspired by temple traditions.

Divine Essence Incense

Meaning “the Supreme” in Sanskrit, Ishwara embodies composure and quiet focus. Its masala blend unfolds in warm, steady layers — subtle woodiness touched with spice and resin. The fragrance feels meditative and grounding, suitable for reading, creative work, or winding down at the end of the day.

Neither sharp nor sweet, Ishwara is a balanced, enduring scent — elegant and calm, in keeping with Baykeri’s tradition of understated quality.

Details:
• Length: 8 inches
• Burn time: approx. 60 minutes
• Fragrance: Warm woody masala with gentle resin-spice notes

Holy Basil Incense

Rooted in India’s long association with Tulsi (Holy Basil), Brinda offers a refined interpretation of this sacred plant’s clean, green fragrance. Its soft herbal tone is balanced by faintly woody and floral undertones, creating an atmosphere of freshness and calm.

Traditionally valued for purification, Brinda suits both quiet contemplation and everyday relaxation — a serene, natural scent that feels pure and uplifting rather than perfumed.

Details:
• Length: 8 inches
• Burn time: approx. 60 minutes
• Fragrance: Tulsi / Holy Basil with light sandalwood-amber notes

Scent profile: soft florals • light sweetness • gentle woods

Character: smooth, bright and quietly uplifting

Flora is a light floral hand-rolled incense with a soft, welcoming character. The fragrance leans toward fresh blossoms and gentle sweetness, creating a pleasant and uplifting atmosphere without becoming heavy or perfumed. An easy and agreeable incense suited to daytime use.