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  Kaiunkoh Baieido Incense - 55 sticks
Kaiunkoh Baieido Incense - 55 sticks


 
Our Price: £16.95

Product Code: KAIUNKOHINCENSE

Description
 

Kaiunkoh actually means 'Good Fortune Incense' in the Japanese language. This particular Kaiunkoh is based on a centuries old formula. It is very spicy and rich in Vietnamese aloeswood and high quality sandalwood.

About aloeswood: In Japan aloeswood is seen as a sacred and important wood. It is one of the most distinguished ingredients of all Japanese incense. During the Kamakura period (1185-1333) the Japanese began using various raw woods such as aloeswood in the making of incense. Some incense was used in a more recreational way while others were used in the most important of religious ceremonies. This led to a classification system for grading the qualities of aloeswood. The very finest quality aloeswood is referred to as Kyara. Good quality aloeswood fetches very high prices and this is reflected in the prices of the highest quality aloeswood incenses.

Aloeswood is also an important wood in the Middle East and in many places is burned daily to accompany prayer. It is also known as agarwood, eaglewood, oud or gaharu. The wood itself has no significant aroma. Aloeswood is obtained from the evergreen daphne genus tree. When a fungus infects the tree a resin begins to form. When the trees dies this resin continues to harden and mature. This resin imbued wood is then collected for incense and burning purposes.

In Japan it is considered a great honour to receive a gift of fine aloeswood or Kyara.

Approximately 55 short sticks.
Stick length: Approx 13.5 cms
Burn time per stick: About 30 minutes per stick
Manufacturer: Baieido, Japan

Finest Quality!


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