Cistus
Warm and grounding.
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Made by hand.
Meant to be used.
Botanical oils, candles and one-of-a-kind ritual objects, made in small batches in the Algarve.
The collection
Small batches.
Personal ordering.
Songlines is a working studio shaped by seasons and small batches. Some pieces return regularly; others follow the season or are made only once. Ask what is available and I will answer personally.
01 · Signature botanical oil
Return to the body.
A versatile botanical oil made with an organic sweet almond oil base and slowly infused dried botanicals. Created for massage, body care and an uncomplicated moment of sensory attention.
Small batch · handmade in Portugal · sizes subject to availabilityEnquire or order ↗02 · Single botanical oils
One plant.
Infused slowly.
Other botanical infusions may be available according to season and current batches.
03 · Botanical body oils
Blends for everyday care.
Plant-based face and body oils made for daily use: uncomplicated, tactile and easy to make part of an existing routine.
Calm
A botanical body oil for slowing down and settling.
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A restorative face oil blend for everyday care.
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A fresh body oil for clear attention and a lighter start.
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A body oil blend for movement and renewed energy.
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A small facial oil blend for a simple daily ritual.
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04 · Sets
For giving.
Or beginning.
Curated combinations of oils or home fragrance, packed by hand. Contents follow the batches currently available.
Botanical Oil Sets
Single botanical oils or blends brought together in a ready-to-give box.
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Wax Melt Starter Set
A ceramic burner and wax melts together: a gentle introduction to home fragrance.
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05 · Ritual light
Ritual candles
Hand-poured candles in small batches, created for warmth, atmosphere and the simple act of lighting a flame. Scents and names follow the collection currently being made.
Soft Landing shown · other candles may be availableAsk what is available ↗
06 · Medicine objects
Prayer Sticks
Made individually with wood, thread, feathers, stones and found materials. Every Prayer Stick has its own composition and character.
One-of-a-kind pieces · each one is uniqueAsk to see available pieces ↗Stories from the landscape
What we notice
becomes part
of what we make.
Notes on plants, paths, encounters and daily life in the Algarve.
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Why We Walk Slowly Here
In the Algarve, walking slowly is how the landscape becomes visible.
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Personal ordering.
Start with a note.
Tell me which piece or oil you are interested in, your preferred size and the country it needs to travel to. I will reply with availability, the total price including shipping and payment details.
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