A Nippon Kodo Oedo-Koh incense gift set in Pine Tree, with a brisk, refreshing aroma that evokes old Edo, where pines lined the roads and watched over travellers. It's presented in a paulownia wood box with a tin incense holder, a lovely choice for gifting.
In Japan, pine trees are regarded as noble, and many were planted along the Tokaido road during the Edo period. Evergreen pines were traditionally believed to be dwelling places of the kami (deities); the word matsu means both "pine" and "wait", and the pine is part of the auspicious trio of pine, bamboo and plum, associated with luck and longevity. This incense is an aromatic rendering of the pines seen in the landscape paintings of the time, bringing calm and peace to your state of mind. Nippon Kodo's incense tradition began in 1575 with Koju, the principal provider of rare and exquisite aromas to the Emperor of Japan and his court.
Also available in Chrysanthemum, Cherry Blossoms and Aloeswood.
Details
- Maker: Nippon Kodo
- Scent: pine
- Contents: 60 sticks, small tin incense holder, wooden box with sliding cardboard cover
- Burn time: approx. 12 minutes per stick
- No bamboo core, for a clean burn and pure scent
- Box measurements: approx. 6.7 × 10.2 × 2 cm
- Made in Japan
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