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Incense Holder (2)
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For the self-taught wood carver from Serra da Estrela (Beira Alta, Portugal), the need for experimentation and self-expression through nature led him to realize something unique that the flames create in their wake. Projecto Vago was born.
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Incense holder
Incense Holder (2)
An incense holder carved from wood rescued from the 2022 fire in Serra da Estrela.
Story of the piece
Incense Holder (2)
Wood, art and design that survived the wildfires.
Wildfires leave behind nothing more than a trail of destruction. Yet, no matter how devastating they are, the story doesn't end there. At least, not for Luca.
For the self-taught wood carver from Serra da Estrela (Beira Alta, Portugal), the need for experimentation and self-expression through nature led him to realize something unique that the flames create in their wake. Projecto Vago was born.
Pieces of burnt wood, halfway between natural decomposition and artistic restoration. Just look at this Incense Holder, a piece of disarming beauty that went through hell and then through Luca's lathe.
It was his own hands that rescued burnt wood from the great fire of 2022 in the region, such as that of a 150-year-old chestnut tree and a 100-year-old cherry tree. He sharpened his tools and, through an instinctive approach, simply began to sculpt. Luca believes that without a defined end result, anything can happen. At one point, he invented the abrasive techniques, the waxing, and even his own elegant and careful artisanal charring.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Wildfire2022
The year of the great fire in Serra da Estrela where the wood comes from.
Chestnut tree150years
The age of one of the chestnut trees whose burnt wood Luca rescued.
Cherry tree100years
The age of one of the cherry trees rescued after the flames.
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Overview
The whole piece
The complete form, just as it left Luca's hands.
- 1Incense holderThe small tube where the incense stick sits.
- 2Fire crackThe cracks left by the flames stay visible.
- 3Exposed grainThe grain pattern shows through the burnt layer.
Top view
Seen from above
From above, the form reveals the pattern of the wood.
- 1Incense holderThe small tube where the incense stick sits.
- 2Exposed grainThe grain pattern shows through the burnt layer.
- 3Cracked textureAn uneven relief that keeps the memory of the fire.
Side view
The profile
From the side, the volume and the marks of the fire read best.
- 1Cracked textureAn uneven relief that keeps the memory of the fire.
- 2Exposed grainThe grain pattern shows through the burnt layer.
- 3BaseA steady base for the piece to rest on.
Meet the Producer
ART REBORN FROM THE ASHES
Created by Luca D'Ortenzi, who collects burnt wood from the 2022 wildfires in Serra da Estrela, transforming devastation into lasting objects. His intuitive approach highlights the fire's marks, celebrating nature's resilience.
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Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Incense holder turned by Luca from burnt wood salvaged after the 2022 wildfires in Serra da Estrela, Beira Alta. A unique piece from the Vago project.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Beira Alta, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Vago, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Where do you ship?
We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
Light your incense on a piece that rose from the ashes.
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