Shoyeido Incense Paste - Plum Blossom Incense Paste

Plum Blossom Incense Paste Incense paste is made by shaping powdered incense ingredients mixed with honey or plum pulp, then aging them in a container. Over a thousand years ago, during Japan's Heian period, incense paste was a symbol of the refinement and wealth of the aristocracy. Today, it offers you an experience of elegant and exquisite incense. Traditional incense paste combines the serene aromas of white sandalwood and plum blossoms, bringing you a tranquil and stable feeling. For the "Kū-fū" (empty burning) incense, an incense burner, charcoal, ash, and other accessories must be prepared separately. As the sole card specialty store in the nation, Words of Art (我思文創) was recognized by Japan's Shoyeido in Kyoto in 2018, becoming their official distributor in Taiwan. This also marks the first instance globally of a card specialty store becoming a Shoyeido distributor. Japan's Kyoto, the most renowned incense purveyor, [Shoyeido 香老鋪 松榮堂], was founded in Hōei 2 (1705). With over three hundred years of history and now in its twelfth generation, the company continues to produce incense using traditional methods and natural ingredients. Many famous Kyoto temples, such as Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Tō-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera, use Shoyeido's incense sticks. The incense souvenirs you purchase at these temples are also carefully crafted by Shoyeido. All incense stick products are handmade in Kyoto workshops following ancient techniques. Shoyeido's entire range of products, from incense burners to small incense rests and personal incense pouches, insists on using the finest materials and are manufactured in Japan. Despite Shoyeido's considerable fame both in Japan and overseas, they maintain only nine directly managed stores across Japan, refraining from easily expanding sales points or using franchise systems to increase sales volume, thereby ensuring the highest quality of products and services. For their global overseas locations, in addition to rigorously vetting the business philosophy and attitude of each distributor, they strictly limit the number of official distributors to uphold their century-old reputation. Although incense sticks do not have an expiration date, to ensure that enthusiasts in Taiwan can enjoy the freshest incense, Words of Art (我思文創) places small orders, consistently ordering every two months. These are shipped directly from the Kyoto headquarters to Taipei, guaranteeing the optimal quality of the incense. Furthermore, due to the collaboration and mutual trust with the headquarters, Words of Art (我思文創) is one of the few distributors authorized to sell Shoyeido's limited edition overseas incense sticks and Japan-exclusive products. Consequently, Words of Art (我思文創) has now introduced eight different product lines, nearly eighty distinct incense sticks, and also offers over sixty types of related accessories such as incense holders, dishes, and burners. This allows you to select from a wide variety of Shoyeido incense products without needing to travel to Kyoto. ※ Product dimensions are measured flat in centimeters. Manual measurements may have slight variations. ※ Product image colors may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitor settings. Please refer to the actual product for the most accurate color. We appreciate your understanding.