IYE Recycled Glass Incense Holder | Handmade in Japan

Recycled Glass Incense Holder by IYÉ

Black Blue

$68.00

Recycled Glass Incense Holder by IYÉ

$68.00

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Handmade in Japan from 100% recycled glass recovered from old cathode ray tubes once used in televisions and monitors, the IYE Square Incense Holder is solid, minimal, and architectural. Its compact form brings a grounded presence to any space while giving incense a stable, weighty base.

Available in two naturally formed tones, each piece reflects the muted character of the recycled glass itself. Blue-Gray catches and softens light, with a restrained color that closely resembles masuhanairo, a bluish-gray hue first popularized in the Edo period by kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V. Black-Blue has a deep near-black tone, created by higher concentrations of iron and cobalt oxides in the recycled glass, giving the surface a rich, inky depth that shifts subtly throughout the day.

Each holder is individually cast and polished by hand, resulting in slight variations in color, surface, and form. No two are exactly alike, which is part of the point. These are small objects with real material history, made to hold a daily ritual without asking for much attention.

Designed for coreless Japanese incense
Stable square form catches ash cleanly
Thick glass resists heat and tipping
Each piece varies slightly due to recycled material

Recycled CRT glass (television glass) diverts industrial waste from landfills
Handmade in Japan
Cast and polished by hand
Solid, weighty construction at nearly 1 pound
Colors emerge naturally during the recycling process rather than from paints or coatings
Available in Blue-Gray and Black-Blue tones
Slight variations in color and surface are expected and reflect the handmade nature of each piece

Blue-Gray

The pale blue-gray version catches and softens light, closely resembling masuhanairo, a restrained blue-gray hue associated with traditional Japanese color palettes. Its tone shifts throughout the day, appearing cooler in daylight and softer in warmer evening light.

Black-Blue

The darker version appears nearly black at first glance, but reveals deep blue undertones when illuminated. Higher concentrations of iron and cobalt oxides in the recycled glass create its rich, inky character and depth.

Insert incense into center opening
Place on a heat-safe surface
Pair with a tray beneath to catch stray ash from longer incense sticks
Allow ash to collect and discard after use

~2.25 x 2.25 x 1.5 in (5.7 x 5.7 x 3.8 cm)

~12.2 oz (0.34 kg)

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Blue Gray

Gorgeous one-of-a-kind incense holder

I am not complicated in my desires. I see a Japan-made incense holder constructed of repurposed CRT glass, and it's all I can think about until I hold it in my hands. I was not disappointed when it arrived!

After some deliberation I chose the blue gray. It's gorgeous and beautifully made. The color is light, but very deep, and it looks good on almost any surface. The shape is a rounded cube - almost like a slightly melted piece of ice. It's very dense. Over text it slightly magnifies and distorts, and when I first saw it I was reminded of the first time I saw a piece of "TV rock" (ulexite) at a rock and mineral store as a child. As a lover of the analogue world, I also enjoy its connection to CRTs.

It's a unique concept executed very well. I can strongly recommend this to anyone who loves objets d'art.