
Welcome to Appellation
It's common for Japanese incense ateliers to sell boxes of incense with a small holder tucked inside.
The styles and materials varied, from Kiyomizu-yaki, a type of stoneware made in Kyoto in the 18th century, to cast-iron and brass.
We knew that we needed to make a sustainable version to include with each box of Appellation incense.
Something minimal, durable and aesthetic. Something made from repurposed material, resulting in less waste and a smaller carbon footprint.
Some of the seeds are used as camel feed, compost and even coffee, however most end up in landfill.
So, we partnered with DateForm, a material innovation startup, to create our signature date-seed incense holder, included in every box of Appellation incense.
Our signature incense holder is made from sustainable date-seed derived material, diverting waste from landfill.
The seeds are roasted and crushed for malleability, creating a solid surface material.
Appellation's date-seed incense holder is precision cut from the material in a factory in the UAE.
Lightweight with a matte finish and a uniquely grained surface, each incense holder is 8mm in width and features a 3mm hole, suitable for Japanese incense.