Koh Do Agarwood Incense 20 Sticks

Koh Do Agar - Introspection and Awareness Also known as aloe, oud, jinkoh, or kyara, agarwood lies for years in silent communion with the earth to create a deep, exquisite, and mysterious aroma. In Japanese tradition, it is one of the woods used in the Koh Do ceremony, the ancient art of appreciating incense, as evoked by the design of the box. About Geishas The design of the box is inspired by a ukiyo-e print by Chöki (1780-1809), depicting the geisha Mizue enjoying the fragrance of incense offered to her by her assistant Moto. In Japan, the most prestigious geishas were not only required to have excellent appearance and manners, but also to be well-versed in the tea ceremony Cha-do, flower arranging Ka-do, the incense ceremony Koh-do, Haikai, Waka poetry, Sho-do calligraphy, Go, and Sugoroku, because they had to attend social and business meetings, and sometimes had to deal with aristocrats, Meishu (the highest-ranking officials in Japan), and literati. In fact, they possessed the highest level of culture that even the children of aristocratic families could not achieve. Koh-Do, the Way of Incense This is the perfect collection to introduce yourself to the world of traditional Japanese incense. It includes a wide assortment of woody, floral, oriental, fresh, and relaxing fragrances. Enjoy a little piece of Japan at home with this affordable format. The magnificent design of the boxes is inspired by masterpieces of Japanese art. Number of sticks: 20 Approximate burn time: 30 min. Fragrance: Agar Description: Japanese incense without a bamboo core. Made in: Japan