Palo Santo Starter Set, Terracotta

PALO SANTO STARTER SET

Invigorate and center yourself in the studio with the power of scent. Burning a stick of palo santo—an all-natural, one-ingredient product that has been used since antiquity—has the power to make your workspace feel special, connected to the earth and safely set apart from the concerns of everyday life.

This set includes five sticks of palo santo and a handmade ceramic incense holder — made in the workshop of a master artisan in Chulucanas, Peru. The ceramic holder is designed to work with either palo santo or traditional incense, so scent connoisseurs can use it for all kinds of ritual combustion.

A black cloth bag with the Luna Sundara logo is included for storage. Made in Peru; packaged in the United States.

WHAT IS PALO SANTO?

Palo santo (variously translated from Spanish as 'holy wood' or 'sacred stick') is simply wood from the Bursera graveolens tree. This tree, which grows only in the dry tropical forests of South America, contains a unique, fragrant resin.

Bursera graveolens belongs to the same family as frankincense and myrrh, and people in South America have burned it for religious and cultural purposes since antiquity. The aroma is completely natural—palo santo's warm, invigorating aroma comes from the natural terpenes in the wood. After the wood is aged, these terpenes develop even further, producing the high-quality natural incense you'll find in this box.

We exclusively sell sustainably-harvested, fair-trade palo santo from Peru and Ecuador. You can learn more about sustainable palo santo production from the manufacturer, Luna Sundara.

ABOUT LUNA SUNDARA

Luna Sundara empowers Latin American artisans by showcasing their crafts globally. Sandra Manay, a native Peruvian and co-founder, originally planned to launch a clothing brand featuring traditional Peruvian textiles. However, her journey took a different direction when she noticed the demand for Peruvian aromatherapy oils during her spiritual explorations. 

The company's name, "Luna Sundara," reflects its commitment to natural beauty and holistic well-being. "Luna," meaning "moon" in Spanish, signifies spirituality and the natural world, while "Sundara," derived from Sanskrit, translates to "beautiful," representing physical beauty and inner harmony.

This dual emphasis underscores Luna Sundara's dedication to enriching people's health and well-being through sustainable, natural means. Sandra's Peruvian background plays a crucial role in establishing authentic relationships with suppliers and farmers, aligning with their mission to empower local artisans and communities, ultimately making a positive global impact.