Oedo-Koh Incense - Aloeswood
Oedo-Koh Incense - Aloeswood
Code: 38201
Incense-smelling ceremonies were the practice of court nobles, feudal lords and other wealthy people. Among commoners as well, while they may have lacked access to genuine fragrant woods, there was much fascination with them, and they are frequently featured in works of Kabuki and Joruri theater. The word kyara, meaning aloeswood, even became a general term for “something wonderful”. Hair wax that evokes the scent of aloeswood was extremely popular as well. Experience the fragrance, and understand why it was the most highly prized of scents. Savor the deep, rich fragrance of aloeswood, prized by the people of old Edo as the most luxurious of fragrances.
The rich translation of incense and the art of the perfumer weave the fragrance of old Edo.
Edo, the old name of Tokyo, was also called Oedo, the big Edo. It was a playful and stylish city, born out of a marriage of the elegant and the common, the coarse and the refined. People enjoyed the four seasons, treasured their friends and neighbors, and lived lives brimming with vitality. This collection was created by master incense artisans in Tokyo to express the fragrant atmosphere of old Edo. A single thin column of smoke beckons you to the stylish, modernist world that Edo represents. We invite you to bask in the fragrant world of Edo.
High quality incense
The fragrances of Oedo-Koh have been specially blended to correlate with the folk tales that were told during the Edo Period. Each incense is colored with traditional colors. One by one, these products are carefully hand crafted by the skilled craftsman of Tokyo. The incense is nestled in a paulownia box while the packaging is adorned with Japanese traditional patterns. We paid special attention to textures and made sure the packaging has a luxurious surface finish. The Ukiyo-e paintings printed inside the package express the aesthetic during the Edo period. Each box includes an incense holder that resembles the stone pavements of Edo. Tin was a favored metal by the upper class during the Edo period. It can be washed with water and will last for a long time. The product comes with an English explanation so it will be a great gift for any amateur in the world.
Technical characteristics
Technical characteristics
- Number of sticks: ±60
- Approximate duration: 12 min.
- Fragrance: Agarwood
- Description: Wooden box: approx. 10 x 7 x 2 cm, Incense sticks: approx. 5,7 cm. Incense holder included.
- Made in: Japan
Shipping and returns
Shipping and returns
Standard delivery in the European Union within 3 to 5 days (working days).
Standard delivery in Spain in 24h – 48h (working days, Peninsula and Balearic Islands only).
For shipment outside the European Union, please send us a message through our contact page so that we can calculate the shipping costs.