Incense sticks with decorative designs

Patterned incense is an ancient art form that involves shaping incense into three-dimensional patterns before burning. Originating from the "incense seals" of the Tang and Song dynasties, it matured during the Ming and Qing dynasties with advancements in mold making and incense blending techniques. From its practical function of telling time, it gradually evolved into an elegant object for scholars to appreciate and cultivate tranquility. The creation of patterned incense is fraught with challenges. Craftsmen must carefully select natural incense materials such as agarwood and sandalwood, blending them using traditional methods and precisely controlling the amount of natural binder to ensure pure aroma and ease of shaping. During shaping, the moisture of the incense clay must be just right. After filling the intricate mold, it is demolded and air-dried. Each step tests the craftsman's experience and patience, resulting in an extremely low success rate. Its charm lies in the fusion of multiple senses. Even before burning, its shape is an exquisite desktop ornament; when burning, the smoke rises along the designed path, like a dynamic painting, while simultaneously releasing a naturally mellow aroma. It transcends a simple olfactory experience, becoming a ritual that integrates sight, smell, and contemplative mood. Six designs are available: Meditation, Crane, Cat, Cloud Steed, Cartoon Cat, and Face. Three fragrance types are available: Floral Fortune Fragrance. Fragrance Name: Floral Fortune Ingredients: Osmanthus, Cypress, Sandalwood, Agarwood, Camphor, etc. Fragrance Description: Before lighting, the incense has a refreshing osmanthus scent, as if transporting you to an autumn osmanthus tree. The fragrance is fresh, elegant, and soothing, like a gentle encounter. After lighting, the subtle osmanthus fragrance gradually rises, followed by the aromas of sandalwood and lemongrass. The floral scent intertwines with the natural aromas of trees and grass, bringing a fresh and warm feeling. The delicate fragrance gently wafts in, bringing inner joy and satisfaction, making one feel intoxicated. The floral fragrance is rich and long-lasting, effectively improving indoor air quality. Guiyu Fragrance Fragrance Name: Guiyu Ingredients: Lavender, Benzoin, Artemisia, Agarwood, Albizia Flower, etc. Fragrance Description: A rich and sweet aroma, warm with a touch of sweetness, soothing inner weariness. The elegant blend of lavender and albizia flower, like a sea breeze, brings complete relaxation. The calming effect of agarwood and the honeyed sweetness of benzoin, like the warm winter sun, soothe inner turmoil and restore peace to the soul. The sweet and refreshing aroma can relieve anxiety, making it suitable for meditation, contemplation, and nighttime use. Lavender, mimosa, and agarwood all have excellent relaxing and sleep-inducing effects, allowing you to sleep soundly until dawn. Guardian Fragrance Fragrance Name: Guardian Ingredients: Frankincense, Indian Sandalwood, Agarwood, Patchouli, etc. Before lighting, the herbal aroma of patchouli is quite strong. After lighting, the herbal aroma gradually disappears, occasionally revealing a hint of sweet pine resin, sacred and serene, dispelling inner heaviness. A gentle and rich aroma, calming and soothing, sandalwood calms the mind and spirit, agarwood helps to unify the mind, accompanied by the faint milky scent of sandalwood, it brings peace and tranquility, free from worry and fear, allowing you to face things calmly, with each breath, you can calm your mind and spirit, purifying your body and mind. With its melodious fragrance, it gradually releases a soft and profound aroma, quickly relieving stress and calming anxiety, letting worries disappear, creating a peaceful and harmonious environment for meditation and self-cultivation.