New Home | Botanical Incense Blend

New Home Botanical Incense Blend — sage, rosemary, rose and frankincense

Moving in, or starting over in the home you already have — this blend is made for that moment. Anatolian sage, rosemary, rose and frankincense are mixed and hand-packed in our atelier in Anatolia, to be burned a pinch at a time on charcoal.

Scent and character

Herbal, resinous and gently floral. Sage and rosemary give a clean, green opening, frankincense adds warmth and depth, and rose softens everything with a light floral note. Many people love it for quiet evenings at home long after the boxes are unpacked.

In tradition

In many traditions, fragrant smoke is part of a house blessing. Sage is traditionally used in smoke cleansing rituals; in folk tradition rosemary stands for remembrance and happiness; rose symbolizes love, devotion and trust; and frankincense has accompanied ceremony and prayer for millennia. In Anatolian folk tradition, a blend like this is burned when a family moves into a new home, walking from room to room. We share this as culture — a way to mark a new chapter.

What’s inside

• Anatolian sage
• Rosemary
• Rose
• Frankincense
• Loose blend; incense charcoal and a heat-resistant bowl are needed to burn it

How to use

• Place a heat-resistant bowl (ceramic or copper) on a stable surface.
• Light a piece of incense charcoal, holding it with tongs, and let it turn red-hot.
• Sprinkle a small amount of the New Home blend onto the charcoal.
• If you follow the tradition, walk slowly through your home and let the fragrant smoke reach every room.

Burn in a well-ventilated room on a heat-proof surface. Never leave burning incense or charcoal unattended, and keep it away from children and pets. If you are sensitive to smoke, use sparingly. Use tongs; charcoal stays hot long after the smoke fades. Not recommended for people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Not packaged for food use.