01
Hydrate
Add water slowly and bring the powder into a soft incense dough.
Purba DIY Incense Kit
Stop inhaling perfume-dipped sawdust. Roll 25 pure botanical incense sticks in under 30 minutes.
- Yield
- Around 25 sticks
- Burn time
- 40-50 min
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Craft time
- Under 30 min
Rp 195.000
Ships to Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore. USA and Europe soon.3 Simple Steps to Handcraft Your Incense
02
Knead
Work the dough until it feels smooth, even, and ready to hold shape.
03
Roll
Palm-roll the dough along bamboo sticks, then dry before burning.
What’s Inside Your Kit
Black Agarwoodi
The dark resinous base that gives Purba its deep scent and ancient character.
Charcoal Basei
Ultra-fine botanical charcoal for an even burn and a natural matte-black color.
Jasmine Powderi
Fine-ground jasmine blossoms to soften the depth of the base.
Lavender Powderi
Highland lavender blended with jasmine for a calmer floral heart.
Myrrh Resini
Raw resin hand-ground in our Ubud studio for bittersweet temple-smoke depth.
Guar Gumi
A natural emulsifier that helps the dough bind and roll more cleanly.
Jasmine Essential Oili
A small 100% Bali-made oil vial for the aromatic finish.
Makkoi
Traditional water-soluble tree-bark binder that holds the dough together.
Bamboo Sticksi
Smooth bamboo cores for hand-rolling stick incense.
Packaged in Ubud, Bali. Made from Raw Materials.
Perfect for
Who Will Love Purba?
- Those who have taken our Incense Course before.
- Anyone who has made incense before.
- People who love incense and have experience making it.
- Lovers of oud, myrrh, dark woods, and bold botanical smoke.
Reviews
Loved for the Materials
Aashish UpmanyuGoogle
★★★★★Best experience ever. Thank you so much Made for making it personalized and walking us through every detail.
MilaGoogle
★★★★★A special, authentic experience in Ubud. The ingredients, story, and hands-on process were all memorable.
GetYourGuide guestGetYourGuide
★★★★★Clear instruction, lovely materials, and a calm atelier setting. Highly recommended.
Jon CTripadvisor
★★★★★Such a beautiful few hours with Wayan and the ladies. Very friendly, helpful hosts and beautifully presented results.
Tripadvisor guestTripadvisor
★★★★★A hands-on experience with real materials and a relaxed atmosphere. One of our favorite Ubud activities.
Bali travelerTripadvisor
★★★★★Beautifully taught and easy to follow. We left with incense we were proud to bring home.
Workshop travelerViator
★★★★★A calm and fragrant break from the usual sightseeing. The take-home kit was a lovely bonus.
Klook travelerKlook
★★★★★A very special Ubud activity. We enjoyed smelling each ingredient and building our own blend.
FAQ
Purba Questions
Why is the Purba incense stick jet black?
The matte-black finish comes naturally from high-grade charcoal blended with dark black agarwood. We use zero artificial dyes or coal tars.
What kind of atmosphere is Purba suited for?
Purba is built for deep focus, evening space clearing, and quiet personal ritual work. It has a strong, memorable temple-smoke character.
What does Purba mean?
Purba means ancient in Indonesia. This blend pays homage to the sacred resin myrrh.
How long does Purba need to dry?
Because agarwood and charcoal doughs hold moisture well, allow 48 to 72 hours in a cool, ventilated room before the burn test.
What makes it intermediate level?
Purba contains charcoal for its jet-black color. This ingredient makes the dough less stretchy. We recommend learning how to hand-roll incense before getting this blend. For a beginner kit, please get Rosha.
