To preserve the beauty of your Abaq Mabkhara and the quality of its materials and detailing for years to come, we recommend following these care and usage guidelines:
Wooden Components
Gently clean with a soft, dry cloth, ensuring that the wooden components do not come into contact with water, to preserve the natural beauty of the wood and its mother-of-pearl inlay.
Metal Components
We recommend cleaning the metal components with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding exposure to water whenever possible, as moisture may affect the colour of the brass and the quality of its finish over time.
When necessary, detachable metal components may be rinsed briefly with lukewarm water to remove any oud or incense residue, without using chemical cleaning agents. Dry immediately and thoroughly.
Choosing the Right Charcoal
Due to the compact size of the Abaq Mabkhara and the depth of its internal charcoal compartment, we recommend using high-quality charcoal suitable for enclosed incense burners to help maintain its glow during use.
Small pieces of charcoal are recommended to suit the dimensions of the Mabkhara and help minimise excessive heat buildup.
Lighting the Charcoal
The charcoal should first be lit outside the Mabkhara until fully ignited, then carefully transferred to the internal brass compartment using suitable tongs.
Due to the Mabkhara’s compact size and the depth of its internal compartment, charcoal requires sufficient airflow to ignite and glow properly. Attempting to light it directly inside the Mabkhara may cause the charcoal to go out.
After Use
Please remove the burning charcoal from the Mabkhara immediately after use.
Do not leave the charcoal inside the Mabkhara until it turns to ash, as prolonged exposure to heat may affect the condition and appearance of the wood over time.
Storage
Store the Mabkhara in a dry place, away from moisture.
Following these care guidelines will help maintain the quality of its materials and preserve the beauty of your Mabkhara for years to come.
