Seto Incense Tray

This is the third product in the SOW project, a collaboration between Hibi and aspiring makers from around Japan, aimed at updating traditions together. Seto ware, with a history spanning over 1,000 years, is one of Japan's six oldest kilns, alongside Tokoname, Shigaraki, Tanba, Echizen, and Bizen. Seto was the first pottery center in Japan to use glaze, and the term "setomono" originates from Seto ware, which has been a driving force in pottery making throughout its long history. Seto ware is distinguished by its beautiful white base, reminiscent of Chinese celadon and white porcelain. At Shunkyo Toki, where Seto ware is produced, everything from molding to painting and the main firing is done in-house.

Product Details:

• Flower Kiseto
• 3.15" x 3.15"
• Made in Japan
• Material: Glazed Porcelain

Place Hibi burn mat on the ceramic incense tray. Do not strike as if you're lighting a regular match. Incense matches are delicate. Hold the match close to the tip and without burning yourself strike in a straight line and wait for the flame to reach the incense stick. Once it does, blow out the flame and place it on your mat.

If you strike too hard and it breaks or snaps in half, we recommend you to light it with a lighter (if you're able without burning yourself), let it burn and reach the incense stick and place on the mat. Take the other "half" and push it together. The second half should be able to light. This is not common and only will occur if you strike the match too hard. Most users don't have this issue.