Bakhoor
ORIGIN: Sudan
Sacred Smoke from Nubia to Kemet
This traditional Sudanese Bakhoor is made from fragrant wood soaked in sacred oils and resins, handcrafted using ancestral methods passed down through generations of women along the Nile. When burned over charcoal, it releases deep, swirling smoke long used in the spiritual traditions of Nubia and Kemet—for cleansing, protection, and communion with the unseen.
In Sudanese ritual, Bakhoor is a sacred tool of transformation. The rising smoke clears stagnant energy, shields the spirit, and draws in love, beauty, and baraka (blessing). Often used in rites of passage and feminine self-care, its scent envelops the body, garments, and home in warmth and spiritual potency.
Though rooted in Sudanese ceremony, the practice echoes the ancient incense rites of Kemet, where sacred smoke was offered to the gods to sanctify space and carry prayers through the veil. This Bakhoor carries that same essence—awakening the fire of Ra, invoking ancestral presence, and aligning your space with harmony and magnetic energy.
Burn with intention. This is not merely fragrance, but living ritual.
H: 5.5”, W: 3.5 ”, D: 1", Wt: 1 oz
How to burn resin and wood incense: Resin and wood incense is best burned on top of a hot charcoal disk for optimum scent and smoke. Finding the right set up for your needs can sometimes take some time to perfect. You need to start with the following items: charcoal (self-lighting tablets are easiest) heat resistant charcoal burner or shallow dish metal tongs lighter (preferably butane with a more powerful flame) a bit of sand, stones, shell or ash to be placed under the coal Prepare your burner by placing some sand, pebbles, ash or a shell at the bottom being sure that this heat resistant surface area is wider then the charcoal is created. Using the tongs to hold one charcoal disk, light the coal with the lighter to evenly heat all sides of the coal. Alternatively, coal can be lit on a gas stove by leaving it to heat in the flames for a few minutes. Blowing on the coal can help expedite the heating process too. Once mostly red and hot, place the coal on top of the prepared heat resistant surface. Next place a small piece of your resin or wood in the center of the coal. Your incense should start to immediately smoke. A small amount of incense (1/4 tsp of resin or 2-3 pieces of wood) should be enough to start. As the charcoal starts to burn out the incense you can also add more if you wish. We recommend a holder with a cone base, handle or lid so that you can safely carry the burning incense around your space for smudging and purification. Enjoy the delightful smoke blessings!