Stupa Incense – Handmade Nepalese Incense from the Kathmandu Valley (13)
Stupa Incense has been crafting handmade Nepalese incense in the Kathmandu Valley for over twenty years — blending Himalayan medicinal herbs, resin incense and aromatic woods into slow-burning compositions rooted in Tibetan and Nepalese spiritual tradition.
Nepalese incense – rope incense, Tibetan sticks and natural resins
The workshop brings together two distinct forms of Himalayan incense craft:
Rope Incense – Nepalese handrolled incense cords – The house speciality. Aromatic powders of Himalayan herbs, woods and spices are wrapped in handmade Lokta paper and hand-twisted into cords. Available in Juniper, Cedar, Sandalwood, Himalayan Herbs and Seven Chakra – each variety a complete sensory experience in its own right.
Tibetan incense sticks – Thick, traditionally crafted sticks made from medicinal plants, resin incense and aromatic woods, with no synthetic fragrances. Their character is herbaceous, woody and gently resinous – true to the monastic style of the Himalayan highlands.
Natural fragrance incense – A more accessible line, still entirely natural: Sandalwood, Cedar, Juniper, floral blends and Himalayan herb mixes suited to everyday meditation and relaxation.
Holders and accessories – Handcrafted incense holders designed specifically for Nepalese rope incense and Tibetan sticks.
How to use incense – a ritual for meditation and wellbeing
Light one end of the rope incense, gently blow out the flame, and rest it on a heat-resistant holder where it will slowly release its fragrance. Tibetan incense sticks are used in exactly the same way. Both are well suited to morning meditation, a yoga session or a mindful evening pause — light ventilation helps the scent settle gently through the room.
Whether as a considered gift or a quiet ritual for yourself, Stupa Incense brings the calm of the Himalayas into your everyday space.
Our online shop will remain open during this exceptional closure, and orders can be placed as usual.
However, shipping will be paused from Wednesday, 2 September to Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
As Thursday, 10 September 2026 is a public holiday in Geneva, orders placed during the closure will be shipped from Friday, 11 September 2026, in the order in which they were received.
Thank you for your understanding.
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