Astier de Villatte Astre Incense Holder

Maybe it’s our imagination, but incense just seems to burn better when its placed in our Astier de Villatte Astre Incense Holder. This gorgeous little dish was handcrafted in renowned ceramicist Astier de Villatte’s historic Paris workshop using black terracotta clay sourced from the Paris Basin and pressed into handcarved plaster molds — a slow-paced, traditional process that gives each piece its own unique charm. From there, it’s coated with the brand’s signature milky white glaze, which lets hints of that natural clay color peek through, adding to its perfectly imperfect feel. It certainly looks pretty with its simple silhouette, footed base and sweet scalloped edges — but it’s also practical, with a small opening at its center that’s just the right size for a single stick of incense and a deep bowl that’s great for catching falling ash. A chic finishing touch for any room of the house, it’s also a great gift for the scent-lover in your life, especially when paired with a box