Aromatic Treasures
Incense, burners and holders for quiet moments at home.
"Some fragrances travel through time to find you."
Each incense here is based on a story from centuries past, from the pear-scented chambers of the Southern Tang court to the desks of Song dynasty scholars. Light one, and let history keep you company.
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Brothers' Study Stick Incense
Agarwood + Sandalwood + Frankincense + Amber + Honey + Jasmine
$88
The Story of Pear Blossom Slumber
Legend says this was the incense crafted by Li Yu, the last ruler of the Southern Tang dynasty (937–975 CE), for his beloved consort.
A king may possess a kingdom, but what Li Yu possessed was merely the tenderness behind a curtained chamber.
Our blend brings together quince, agarwood and sandalwood. Quince has a pear-like aroma; here, its mellow, cooked-fruit sweetness softens into warm, gentle woods.
That wisp of smoke rose from behind the curtains, drifted past carved bedchambers, and traveled through a thousand years to arrive here today.
The Brothers' Study
Incense culture reached its height in the Song dynasty (960–1279 CE). Every scholar's desk had an incense burner.
"The Brothers' Study" is a later blend made in honor of the Su brothers, Su Shi (1037–1101) and Su Zhe (1039–1112).
Between them, there were over three hundred letters, a vow to be "brothers life after life," and a shared understanding that transcended the distances of exile.
What does "old" smell like? It's the scent of books when you're too tired to read. It's the smell of wooden furniture warming in the afternoon sun as you sip coffee.
The Art of Burning
For centuries, people have burned fragrant wood to mark quiet moments.
Our Pear Blossom Slumber incense is blended from cultivated agarwood and natural botanicals — designed to fill your space with the same quiet warmth you carry on your wrist. Available in coil and stick formats.
Pair them with our Hundred Blossoms burner or Willow Leaf holder, two ceramic pieces made for exactly this.