About us

We are a luxury incense atelier crafting aged Palo Santo into refined daily rituals.

Palo Santo Eastern Co. brings together two traditions: the warm, complex character of Peruvian Palo Santo wood, and the incense-making mastery of East Asia, practiced in Taiwan for generations.

In our boutique workshop, we transform reclaimed, decades-old Palo Santo into small-batch incense, crafted with precision, respect for materials, and a commitment to natural simplicity. Every piece is designed to feel intentional, warm, and quietly luxurious.

Aged Palo Santo, Responsibly Sourced

Our Palo Santo wood was sustainably harvested in Peru over three decades ago. Its long aging process creates a deep, naturally rich aroma that cannot be replicated by fresh or young wood.

We keep every ingredient transparent and minimal.
Our incense contains only two natural components:

1. ~70% aged Palo Santo Bursera Graveolens wood

Bursera Graveolens - known in Spanish as palo santo ("holy stick"), is a wild tree native from the Yucatán Peninsula to Peru and Venezuela. All of our Palo Santo wood was sustainably harvested in Peru over three decades ago. We do not source new Palo Santo wood.

2. ~30% natural binder, sourced from species within the Phoebe genus

Phoebe - is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs belonging to the Laurel family, Lauraceae. There are 75 accepted species in the genus, distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia and New Guinea. As a binder, we use the bark from Phoebe trees harvested responsibly in Indonesia. This plant-based binder is traditionally used in incense-making throughout East and Southeast Asia. It provides structure while preserving the authentic aroma of the Palo Santo wood.

We never use added perfumes, synthetic oils, or artificial fragrances.

Our Palo Santo Chips are 100% Bursera Graveolens (Palo Santo) wood.

Nothing extracted. Nothing added. Just the wood!

We never extract palo santo essential oil from our wood and do not add perfumes, oils, or aroma enhancers to our incense products.

A Boutique Workshop in Taiwan

In Taiwan, incense-making is approached as a heritage craft. At our atelier, each batch is:

  • shaped with traditional techniques

  • sun-dried slowly for consistency

  • inspected individually for quality

Our production is intentionally limited.
We prioritise care, precision, and small-batch craftsmanship over volume.

Sustainability & Stewardship

We honour both the origins of the wood and the communities connected to it.

  • Our Palo Santo is reclaimed from responsibly sourced stock.

  • We operate with a low-impact philosophy, minimising waste.

  • Packaging is minimal, recyclable, and designed to protect the natural aroma.

  • We proudly support environmental initiatives as a member of  1% for the Planet.

Our approach is simple: use less, make better, and work respectfully with every resource.

Packaging

Our incense boxes are made of biodegradable, unbleached kraft paper.
The bags used for our incense cones and palo santo wood chips are resealable bags made of unbleached kraft paper lined with food-grade film. The bags can be repurposed and reused.

We have joined the Eco-Alliance and are committed to using sustainable shipping products that are Compostable, Recycled, and/or Reusable!

Retail, Wholesale & White-Label Programs

We serve individuals and businesses who value quality, craftsmanship, and natural materials.

Retail

A curated collection of incense sticks, cones, and aromatic wood pieces—made in limited batches and designed for meaningful daily rituals.

Wholesale

We partner with boutique stores, design studios, hospitality spaces, spas, and curated concept shops seeking premium Palo Santo incense with a refined, minimal aesthetic.

White-Label & Private Label

Our workshop offers discreet, craft-driven incense production for brands looking to develop their own line.
Custom options include:

  • formulation based on Palo Santo and natural binder

  • stick or cone formats

  • bespoke packaging

  • exclusive or seasonal batches

We collaborate closely to create products that reflect a brand’s vision while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.

Our Mission

To honour the natural depth of aged Palo Santo wood.
To preserve and elevate traditional incense-making.
To create small-batch objects that bring a sense of quiet luxury to daily life.
And to build long-term partnerships grounded in transparency, quality, and care.