A mabkhara is an incense burner that's common in the Arab world and Turkey. The word "mabkhara" comes from the Arabic word "bukhoor", which means incense.
Features
Made from clay or soft stone
Has a square base with inward sloping sides that support a square cup with outward sloping sides
The cup is often lined with sheet metal
Older burners may be decorated with soft metal pegs, brass tacks, and mirrors
How to use
Cover a metal plate with aluminium foil
Place charcoal on the plate
Light the charcoal
Put a piece of incense on the charcoal
Close the mabkhara cover
Benefits
A clean and safe way to burn incense
Prevents children from getting burned
Moisturizes the environment and removes unpleasant Odors
Neutralizes pollutants and other harmful substances
You can buy mabkhara in a variety of styles and colours.