Om Wooden Ash Catcher

A carved wooden ash catcher marked with the Om, the sacred sound at the heart of meditation. It seats a stick of incense at one end and catches the ash along its length, a simple, meaningful burner for daily practice.

It measures about ten inches by an inch and three eighths, and comes in a range of natural wood tones and occasional dyed colors, chosen at random, so each one is a little different.

About This Ash Catcher

An ash catcher is the simplest way to burn stick incense cleanly: seat the bare end of the stick in the hole, light the tip, and the long body catches the ash so it does not scatter. This one is made for stick incense only, not cones.

Product Details

• Material: wood, in natural and occasionally dyed tones
• Design: carved with the Om symbol
• Size: approximately 10 inches long by 1 3/8 inches wide
• Use: holds one stick of incense; not suitable for cone incense
• Wood tone and color vary from piece to piece, chosen at random

The Meaning of Om

Om, or Aum, is the sacred syllable of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, said to be the primordial sound from which the universe arose and the vibration that underlies all things. Chanted at the beginning and end of mantras and meditations, it centers the mind and opens a sitting, which makes it a fitting mark for a burner kept for meditation and quiet practice.

How To Use Your Ash Catcher

1. Set the burner on a flat, heat-safe surface, away from curtains, paper, and anything flammable.
2. Pass it through cleansing smoke or set it under the moon before first use, if that is part of your practice.
3. Place the bare end of a stick of incense into the hole and light the opposite tip.
4. Let the ash fall along the burner as the stick burns, and never leave burning incense unattended.
5. Let everything cool fully before clearing the ash and storing the burner.

Pairs Well With

• Sandalwood Incense Sticks by Sonavi: a classic meditation incense to burn in it.
• Shivaa Incense Sticks by Sree Vani: incense for Shiva, lord of meditation and yoga.
• Lavender Incense Sticks by Sonavi: a calming, peaceful smoke for quiet sitting.
• White Sage Smudge Stick: cleanse the burner and the space around it.
• Pentagram and Triple Moon Ash Catcher: a pentagram and triple moon burner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ash catcher?

An ash catcher is a long, narrow incense burner that holds one stick of incense at one end and catches the falling ash along its length, keeping your altar or table clean while the stick burns down.

What kind of incense does it hold?

It is made for stick incense only, which seats in the hole at the end. It is not suitable for cone incense, which needs a flat, heatproof dish instead.

How big is it?

It measures about ten inches long by an inch and three eighths wide, a practical size for most altars, shelves, and meditation spaces.

Will the color look exactly like the photo?

Not exactly. These come in a range of natural wood tones and occasional dyed colors, chosen at random, so the shade of yours will vary from the one pictured.

What does Om mean?

Om, or Aum, is the sacred syllable of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the primordial sound of the universe, chanted to center the mind at the start and close of meditation.