Made with intention.
Rooted in curiosity.
Dream Lion Incense is an independent incense brand based in Austin, Texas, where making something by hand is as important as the moment it creates.
Small details. A slower rhythm.
Our incense is made with aromatic woods, resins, flowers, and sap. Each cone is shaped by hand, one at a time, so no two are exactly alike. Our incense sticks are made with resins, flowers, roots, and herbs.
We believe the process deserves attention, from the ingredients to the finished piece.
Meet Guru.
Behind Dream Lion Incense is its founder and maker, Guru-Shabd Khalsa. Outside the incense studio, Guru is also a musician who plays the sitar and a skateboarder.
Music, movement, and making things by hand may seem like different worlds. For Guru, they share something essential: attention, practice, and the freedom to follow curiosity.
That creative spirit is part of the story behind Dream Lion — a brand shaped by someone who finds meaning in both the process and the experience.
A little ritual. A little rhythm. A little wonder.
From our hands in Austin to the spaces where you slow down, thank you for making Dream Lion part of your everyday rituals.
If you’re in Austin and would like to meet up for a coffee, don’t hesitate to send us an email. We’d love to say hello.