{"product_id":"japanese-ambergris-incense-paulownia-box-50-sticks","title":"Japanese ambergris incense · Paulownia box · 50 sticks","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePremium Japanese aromatic wood incense by Kousaido, Kyoto. Fifty sticks in a paulownia box, blending amber oil and sandalwood to faithfully evoke the rare, prized scent of natural ambergris - shifting between sweet vanilla warmth and darker, more primitive undertones for a deeply meditative and grounding effect. Crafted in the kōdō tradition, the Japanese art of listening to incense.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Following meticulous techniques passed down through generations, skilled artisans start by measuring and blending natural aromatic woods, raisins and other plant-based ingredients. Incense artisans possess refined olfactory expertise, the craft demanding deep understanding of natural aromatics, and precision in blending. The resulting powder is kneaded with water, worked into a paste and pressed through an extruder to form long strings. Caught on a receiving board and cut free with a bamboo spatula, the strings are laid on drying boards, hand-cut to length and air dried for several hours. Once dry, each stick is inspected and bundled by hand. These slender sticks burn slowly and cleanly, releasing fragrance that requires patient appreciation in the tradition of \u003ci\u003ekōdō\u003c\/i\u003e, the 'way of incense', which calls for 'listening' to the incense rather than simply smelling it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Incense making in Japan began over 1,400 years ago when, along with wise teachings, Buddhist monks carried fragrant secrets from China and Korea. What started as sacred temple smoke gradually evolved into a sophisticated art form during the Heian period, when Japanese aristocracy embraced it as self-expression. The practice reached new heights during the Muromachi and Edo periods with the establishment of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ekōdō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the ceremonial appreciation of incense. Through centuries of change, master craftsmen passed down their aromatic knowledge through family lineages, creating an unbroken chain where ancient techniques still breathe life into modern incense, filling contemporary spaces with the same meditative essence that once perfumed imperial courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Kousaido is a young workshop based in Kyoto, dedicated to creating fragrances that reflect the charm of this ancient 'city of temples'. The artisans at Kousaido continue the tradition of Japanese incense-making, creating harmonious fragrances that transpose classical formulas to contemporary use\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. The workshop maintains the meticulous standards of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ekōdō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, where patience, precision and deep understanding of natural aromatics are essential to creating incense worthy of meditation halls and modern homes alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51711820988682,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/KousaidoAmbergris02_b31d2186-b39c-4ed7-ab5c-edd3904946a3.jpg?v=1762637807","url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/products\/japanese-ambergris-incense-paulownia-box-50-sticks","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}