Black incense sticks resting on dark agarwood powder

DIY incense kit

Purba DIY Incense Kit: The Ancient Blend

Meet Purba: our deep, aromatic formula that makes jet-black incense sticks and cones.

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YieldAround 25 sticks

Burn timeAround 40 to 50 minutes per stick

DifficultyIntermediate

CostRp 195.000

Purba DIY incense kit with oil vial, incense sticks, and pouch

Deep, floral, and grounding.

Purba pairs rich black agarwood base powder with jasmine and lavender heart. Balanced with natural charcoal, myrrh resin, and pure jasmine essential oil, the dough cures into a striking matte-black stick.

Purba is designed for impact. The deep resinous weight of agarwood anchors the floral heart, creating a lingering, velvety smoke.

Intermediate mixture.
Just add water, mix, and roll.

What is inside the kit

Black AgarwoodThe rich base that gives Purba its deep scent.
Charcoal BaseThe natural coloring that makes it jet-black.
Jasmine PowderTo balance the deepness of the base.
Lavender PowderMixed with Jasmine for a unique blend.
Myrrh ResinNatural resin, hand-ground in our Ubud studio.
Guar GumA natural plant powder to help make the dough beginner-friendly.
Jasmine Essential Oil100% made in Bali.
MakkoThe traditional tree-bark binder that holds the dough together.

How to make it

There are 3 ways to make the incense:

Use the included QR code to access our tutorial video.
Read the instruction manual.
Join a live workshop (coming soon).

Who is this kit for?

Those who have taken our Incense Course before.
Anyone who has made incense before.
People who love incense and have experience making it.

Gallery

Purba in the Making

Purba incense kit with sticks, oil vial, and black pouch — Purba full kit

Purba DIY incense kit with black powder in a spoon — Agarwood and charcoal base

Purba incense kit on a dark atelier surface — Dark resinous 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.