Gourd molded incense burner

The core of  Gourd Mold-made Incense Holder” lies in its unique gourd mold-making craftsmanship. Mold-making gourds, also known as mold-grown gourds, involve placing young gourds into molds with engraved negative patterns and allowing them to grow for 40 to 60 days. As the gourds gradually fill the space in the mold, they take on the predetermined shape. Once the gourds mature and become wooden, they are removed from the mold, revealing gourds with unique shapes. The uncontrollable natural conditions such as weather and rainfall make each mold-made gourd a precious item, with a traditional success rate of only about 6%.

Building upon the foundation of gourd mold-making, ” Gourd Mold-made Incense Holder” further incorporates traditional incense stick and incense holder craftsmanship. The outer shell of the incense holder is crafted in the shape of a jade cong,, exuding a sense of ancient history. The inner tray for holding incense is designed in the shape of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, a delicate representation of West Lake culture, perfect for placing beautifully crafted cloud-patterned coiled incense.

Beyond its aesthetic appearance and rich cultural connotations, ” – Gourd Mold-made Incense Holder” also boasts excellent practicality. The incense holder is flame-resistant, and the inner wall of the gourd mold-made jade cong is treated with traditional lacquer craftsmanship, undergoing multiple processes such as scraping, linen patching, and lacquering, enhancing its structural stability and wear resistance. It also possesses waterproof, anticorrosive, and antibacterial properties, making the incense holder safer and more reliable during use, while maintaining its aesthetic appeal and practicality over time.