# Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner > Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner is an incense holder. It costs £15.99 and is in stock, shipped across the UK in 2–5 working days. The lotus grows from mud to bloom clean on the water, which is why it symbolises purity and awakening in Buddhist and Hindu art. It suits incense lovers. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/hand-and-lotus-flower-backflow-incense-burner | | Product type | Incense & Smudge | | Design | Lotus | | Dimensions | Approx. 9 x 7 x 7cm | | Weight | Approx. 165g | | What's included | One incense holder | | SKU | BF_25528 | | Price | £15.99 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Wipe resin build-up with a damp cloth once cool; a cotton bud reaches small channels. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Incense & Smudge (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/incense-and-smudge) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner is a backflow burner: when a backflow cone is lit on top, the smoke flows down through the piece like a waterfall. The lotus grows from mud to bloom clean on the water, which is why it symbolises purity and awakening in Buddhist and Hindu art. It is cast in resin and hand-painted, which keeps it light and allows fine detail; display it indoors. From the maker: This black ceramic backflow burner is sculpted to show a hand holding a lotus flower. Place a lit backflow cone on top of the flower and watch as the smoke curls downward around the hand and wrist. Size: approximately 9 x 7 x 7cm, weighing about 165g. Allow for small variations between batches. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Backflow cones have a hollow core: the cooling smoke is heavier than air, so it sinks and pours over the burner's channels. Incense holders have taken many forms, from Chinese bronze censers to the boat-shaped ash catchers of Indian homes. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims. ## How to use - Place on a heat-proof surface away from draughts, which break up the flow of smoke. - Empty ash once cool. - Never leave a lit flame unattended, and keep it away from curtains, children and pets. - Use backflow cones for the waterfall effect; ordinary cones and sticks smoke upward. - Safety: always use a heat-proof holder on a stable surface, away from curtains, children and pets. - Ventilation: a slightly open window keeps scent pleasant and smoke light. - Gifting idea: pair it with a matching crystal or a holder for a ready-made ritual gift. ## Care - Wipe resin build-up with a damp cloth once cool; a cotton bud reaches small channels. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Questions and answers (18) ### What is the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner used for? Use backflow cones for the waterfall effect; ordinary cones and sticks smoke upward. ### What size is the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner? About 9 x 7 x 7cm and roughly 165g. Allow for slight variation. ### Is the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner a good gift? Yes, especially for incense lovers. Add a little more to your basket to reach free delivery over £40. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### When will my Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner arrive? Most UK orders arrive within 2–5 working days. Delivery costs £3.95 and is free over £40. ### Can I send the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner back if I change my mind? Yes, within 14 days of delivery. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to start a return. Faulty items are also covered by the Consumer Rights Act. ### What does the Lotus design mean? The lotus grows from mud to bloom clean on the water, which is why it symbolises purity and awakening in Buddhist and Hindu art. ### Does the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner match the pictures? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner good for a beginner? Yes. Backflow burners need backflow cones. ### Is it safe to use around children and pets? Use it out of their reach on a heat-proof surface, ventilate the room and never leave it burning unattended. ### Can you deliver to a different address? Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout. ### How does a backflow incense burner work? A backflow cone has a hollow channel. As it burns, the cooler smoke sinks out of the base and flows down the burner like water. ### Can I use normal cones in a backflow burner? They will burn, but the smoke rises normally. You need backflow cones for the waterfall effect. ### How should I care for my incense holder? Wipe resin build-up with a damp cloth once cool; a cotton bud reaches small channels. ### How do you use a incense holder? Use backflow cones for the waterfall effect; ordinary cones and sticks smoke upward. Rest on a heat-proof surface away from draughts, which break up the flow of smoke. Empty ash once cool. ### What does the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner cost? £15.99. UK delivery is £3.95, or free if your basket is over £40: add £24.01 more to qualify. Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. ### Is the Hand & Lotus Flower Backflow Incense Burner in stock? Yes, it's available now and dispatched to UK addresses. ### Is checkout secure? Yes. Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Can I order from outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/hand-and-lotus-flower-backflow-incense-burner