***always make sure to burn incense in well-ventilated areas + assure embers are completely out before handling incense!

if properly lit, incense burn life is ~45 minutes in total

sanctify : esfand+pomegranate

1. hold flame under the tip of sanctify <esfand> incense for ~45-60seconds + assure steady, visible glowing ember

2. most esfand incense stay lit ~5-10 minutes, then naturally self-extinguish at point of ember <similar to wood, i.e. palo santo, cedar, etc.>

***note, since these incense incorporate seeds vs flowers or stems, maintaining longer embers and thus smoke typically require longer ignition time /// that said, some esfand incense will completely burn from start-to-end like traditional incense

hallow : vetiver+lavender

1. light the tip of hallow <vetiver/lavender> incense for ~10-15 seconds + assure steady, visible glowing ember

2. most hallow incense stay lit ~30-45minutes, burning from start-to-end like traditional incense, due to the plant properties of vetiver root + lavender flower

1. to extinguish for re-use, hold bamboo portion of incense stick upside down + bury lit ember in kimiya’s blue Persian sea salt <or> other dry earth <sand / salt / dirt> until ember is visibly inactive, turning stick ~6x

2. with water use, allow enough dry-time in order to reignite

3. do not press lit incense into any portion of kimiya’s ritual companions to (a). avoid ember burst, (b). to maintain quality + appearance of jesmonite offerings, + (c). to preserve lifespan of incense

4. allow fallen embers to completely self-extinguish on jesmonite vs brass altar before disposing

5. leave window of time before touching or disposing of ashes, as embers may be concealed

blue Persian sea salt is considered one of the rarest salts in the world /// reminiscent of a glacier, the captivating salt is often called “fossil salt” as it is estimated to have been birthed in the mountains of the Semnan Province in Northern Iran ~100 million years ago /// note that kimiya’s blue Persian sea salt offering is food grade + thus edible <if so desired>

if used in kimiya’s extinguishing vessel to snuff incense, please note the sapphire hue will inevitably darken over time from incense ashes

jesmonite, often referred to as an “eco-resin,” is a medium that is comprised of modified gypsum composite material + pure water-based acrylic resin /// it is considered a more green option to other composite materials /// specifically, jesmonite is water-based, non-solvent, + contains no VOCs, making it kinder to our planet /// moreover, jesmonite is a chameleon material that can be pigmented to any color, + is extremely durable, lightweight, + fire-resistant

for more detailed + technical information on the wonder that is jesmonite, visit the official website

durability of jesmonite is best maintained in cool, arid environments /// all jesmonite offerings are sealed to be splash-proof /// however, these offerings should not be immersed in water, + any moisture should be dried immediately to not compromise the quality of the jesmonite + sealer /// likewise, refrain from jesmonite abrasion +/or utilizing any part of the offerings to extinguish incense, candles, + etc

clean using a soft cloth + gentle soap if necessary, + do not place items in dishwasher or microwave /// jesmonite has not been tested for food safety, therefore avoid using these offerings for serving food or drinks

although all of kimiya’s brass is professionally sliced, polished, + sealed, brass is typically comprised of copper + zinc, making it a softer metal /// due to the properties of brass + its mirror-finish, avoid wiping + overhandling brass, if possible /// however, if necessary, use polishing cloth <included> +/or only apply non-abrasive materials for cleaning that avoid scoring

brass altars should not be immersed in water, + any moisture should be dried immediately so as to not tarnish or compromise the quality of the brass /// likewise, refrain from brass abrasion,+/or utilizing any part of the offerings to extinguish incense, candles, + etc

custom orders are available utilizing our existing inventory catalog /// please reach out via email to discuss what you would like custom-made, considering our current color palette + offerings /// note that custom orders require 7-14 working days for production

inquire about pricing via email

kimiya’s sacred collection of alchemical offerings is available for wholesale /// that said, since all items are handcrafted from scratch, our current prices reflect material costs + labor value /// moreover, in line with kimiya’s foundational ethics of inclusive design, the collection was priced to consider financial accessibility

that said, kimiya currently offers a 20-25% discount for wholesale orders /// please reach out via email for further inquiry into individual wholesale rates