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Sandalwood Incense - Imagine Series (40 Sticks)
£9.44Manufacturer: Baieido, JapanNumber of sticks: 40 sticks with small incense stand.Stick length: About 14 cmsBurn time per stick: About 30 minutes They say:Baieido’s Imagine SeriesImagine bringing the old forward into the new... -
Original Kobunboku Incense - Large Box (85 Long Sticks)
£18.89Incense weight: 80 gramsNumber of sticks: Approximately 85 long sticks. This may vary slightly though as the quantity of incense is based upon weight, not the number of sticksStick length: Approx 25 cmsBurn time per stick: One hour or... -
Excellent Shu Koh Koku Incense - Medium Box (100 Short Sticks)
£54.56Incense weight: 35 gramsNumber of sticks: Approximately 100 short sticks. This may vary slightly though as the quantity of incense is based upon weight, not the number of sticksStick length: Approx 13.5 cmsBurn time per stick: About...
Incense Sticks
Incense has been used in many cultures and traditions for centuries. The word incense comes from the Latin word 'incendere', which means 'to burn' and this very aptly describes exactly what incense does. Incense is typically made from different woods, powders and fragrances and can be formed into sticks, cones or other shapes to form incense. The way incense is made often depends on where it originates from – for example, Indian incense is normally made with a stick in its centre core, whereas solid incense is favoured in Japan.
Some naturally occurring substances, such as frankincense, copal and myrrh, are known as incense resins. The resins are harvested from trees in a sustainable manner and can be added to a charcoal disc and burned.
Incense has a number of uses. It can be burned in spiritual and religious settings as part of meditation practice or special ceremonies. The smoke produced has a spiritual connection, as it floats to the heavens, and the scent can evoke a range of feelings, thoughts and emotions. Incense is as popular at home or in an office as it is in a sacred space, as it can provide a valuable sense of tranquility, aroma and energy refresh.