Chrysanthemums were loved by the people of Edo not only for their beauty, but also as a symbol of longevity. The fragrance is smooth, refreshing, and invigorating.
The gardeners of Komagome and Sugamo near Edo are said to have sparked the chrysanthemum craze of the Edo era. Fond of the fancy and spectacular, Edo dwellers loved the beautiful and fragrant flowers, which were displayed or fashioned into various shapes. Chrysanthemums were believed since ancient times to prolong life, and during the Edo Period the Chrysanthemum Festival became a yearly event where people drank chrysanthemum sake infused with medicinal blossoms. The smooth, refreshing scent of chrysanthemum will delight you as it did the denizens of old Edo.
Each package contains 60 incense sticks and a small tin incense holder that resembles the stone pavements of Edo. Tin was a favored metal by the upper class during the Edo period.
Paulownia wood box protects the sticks from moisture.
features
Size: W65 x L100 x H20mm
Incense sticks length: 52mm
Content: 60 incense sticks / small tin holder
Burning time: 12 minutes / piece
Chrysanthemums were loved by the people of Edo not only for their beauty, but also as a symbol of longevity. The fragrance is smooth, refreshing, and invigorating.
The gardeners of Komagome and Sugamo near Edo are said to have sparked the chrysanthemum craze of the Edo era. Fond of the fancy and spectacular, Edo dwellers loved the beautiful and fragrant flowers, which were displayed or fashioned into various shapes. Chrysanthemums were believed since ancient times to prolong life, and during the Edo Period the Chrysanthemum Festival became a yearly event where people drank chrysanthemum sake infused with medicinal blossoms. The smooth, refreshing scent of chrysanthemum will delight you as it did the denizens of old Edo.
Each package contains 60 incense sticks and a small tin incense holder that resembles the stone pavements of Edo. Tin was a favored metal by the upper class during the Edo period.
Paulownia wood box protects the sticks from moisture.
features
Size: W65 x L100 x H20mm
Incense sticks length: 52mm
Content: 60 incense sticks / small tin holder
Burning time: 12 minutes / piece
The gardeners of Komagome and Sugamo near Edo are said to have sparked the chrysanthemum craze of the Edo era. Fond of the fancy and spectacular, Edo dwellers loved the beautiful and fragrant flowers, which were displayed or fashioned into various shapes. Chrysanthemums were believed since ancient times to prolong life, and during the Edo Period the Chrysanthemum Festival became a yearly event where people drank chrysanthemum sake infused with medicinal blossoms. The smooth, refreshing scent of chrysanthemum will delight you as it did the denizens of old Edo.
Each package contains 60 incense sticks and a small tin incense holder that resembles the stone pavements of Edo. Tin was a favored metal by the upper class during the Edo period.
Paulownia wood box protects the sticks from moisture.