DK177 Waterfall Backflow Incense Holder, Handcrafted Porcelain Censer with 20 Free Cones Review (2026)

How the backflow effect works

This DK177 holder is designed for backflow incense cones, a style of cone with a hole through the center that channels smoke downward rather than letting it rise straight up. Once a lit backflow cone is placed over the small opening at the top of the piece, the smoke is meant to flow down and pool along the contoured porcelain surface, creating the waterfall or cascading effect the product is named for. Getting that visual right depends on placing the cone accurately over the opening and using a room with minimal draft, since airflow from a fan, window, or doorway can disrupt the downward smoke path before it forms the intended waterfall look.

What comes in the box

Based on the current listing for this holder, the package includes the porcelain incense burner itself along with 20 backflow cones to get started, plus a small cushion and decorative leaf accent that sit around the base. That is enough cones to try the effect several times without needing to buy more immediately, though anyone who likes it will need to order additional backflow cones specifically, since this holder is not built to work with standard incense sticks. Each cone is generally understood to burn for a short session rather than a long one, so plan on lighting a fresh cone each time you want the effect rather than one cone lasting an extended period.

Material and everyday care

The holder is handcrafted from porcelain, which gives it a smooth, glossy finish and a more refined look than the resin or plain ceramic holders common in this category, but porcelain is also more prone to chipping or cracking if knocked over or dropped compared with sturdier resin pieces. It is worth placing it somewhere stable, away from the edge of a shelf or altar, and handling it carefully when clearing ash between uses. A soft brush or cloth is generally the safest way to clear built-up ash residue from the base and channels without scratching the glazed surface.

Cones only, not incense sticks

Because the design relies on the hollow core of a backflow cone to push smoke downward through the opening, this holder does not work the same way with standard incense sticks, which burn from the tip without any channel for smoke to travel through the piece. Anyone who already has a collection of stick incense will need backflow cones specifically for this holder to produce its signature effect, or will need to keep a separate simple stick holder for that incense instead. This is a limitation shared by essentially all backflow-style burners, not something specific to this maker, but it is worth knowing before buying if you already have a stockpile of sticks.

Who this piece suits

This holder suits anyone setting up a calm meditation corner, altar, or yoga space who wants the visual centerpiece of cascading smoke rather than just a simple stick holder, and who does not mind restocking backflow cones once the included 20 run out. The handcrafted porcelain finish also makes it a reasonably attractive standalone decorative object even when not lit. It is a less practical choice for anyone who wants to keep using a large existing stock of incense sticks without buying a new cone format, or for a household with pets or young children where a delicate porcelain piece could easily be knocked over.

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