HOLDER Minou Chien et Chat

The white glaze letting that tea-brown clay show through is even more striking in person, and I keep catching different imperfections each time I light an incense stick on it. It feels like a tiny archaeological find on my shelf, not something mass-produced.

I was worried the uneven shape would look like a mistake, but the slight warp and visible brown clay through the white glaze give it an antique feel that's oddly calming. It holds my incense stick perfectly steady, and the handmade character makes it feel more special than a machine-made holder.

I was a bit skeptical about the price, but the way the warm brown clay shows through the white glaze is absolutely stunning. It gives my morning incense routine a whole new, almost dreamlike atmosphere.