Shoyeido Natural Incense

 

Over 1,400 years ago, a large piece of fragrant driftwood washed ashore on the tiny Japanese island of Awaji. Realizing the uniqueness of the marvelous fragrance emanating from the wood, island locals presented it as a gift to the Empress Suiko. With this gift of precious agarwood began a new era of refinement of — and appreciation for — the enjoyment of fragrance.
 

In the early 18th century, Rokubei Moritsune Hata began incorporating incense-making techniques he learned as an employee of Kyoto's Imperial Palace. He would eventually introduce a new world of scent to an audience beyond the realm of royalty.

Twelve generations later, the Hata family continue to create an amazing array of fragrances. Shoyeido incense is considered the highest quality, most natural incense available on Earth.

Shoyeido's blending process is an art form. Highly trained "masters" draw upon centuries-old secrets to create masterworks of fragrance. These artisans carefully process the quality, balance, and ratio of every hand-selected natural ingredient. The slightest variation in amount or quality of any component can dramatically influence the outcome. Only the finest raw materials are used.  The results are remarkable, subtle scents that beckon us to use all of our senses — what the Japanese call mon-koh, or "listening to incense." None of Shoyeido's incense contain synthetic oils or fragrances.

Shoyeido products are not just the preferred incense for most temples in Japan. Unique blends are the modern natural solution for creating a relaxed atmosphere in the home. Whether as an accompaniment to work, to enliven social settings, to deepen yoga and meditation practices, or simply as bubble bath or spa accompaniment, Shoyeido’s pure incense is a timeless way to enhance atmosphere.

With respect for the environment and a concern for green practices, Shoyeido continues to set the standard in the market of fragrance. Permits from the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry in Japan, and the US Fish & Wildlife Department to validate that Shoyeido's products are properly accounted for and responsibly harvested. None of the recipes contain animal ingredients and no testing has ever been done on animals.

Shoyeido's products are proven sellers in many markets, including health food stores, gift shops, bookstores, boutiques, vitamin stores, apothecaries, spas, and salons. Shoyeido is the ideal product for stores looking for the best quality lifestyle items. As consumers continue to reach for natural products to deepen their experience and appreciation for life, Shoyeido incense stands apart as the perfect, pure solution.

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Natural Incense Sticks

Unlike most incense, Shoyeido's blending techniques for their stick incense do not require a bamboo core. They use only the finest herbs, spices, resins and aromatic woods from around the world. Many of the ingredients are kanpo-medicinal grade. Coupled with blending techniques that have been developed over three centuries, the result is a large collection of truly amazing fragrances.

Natural Incense Coils

 Shoyeido offers a large variety of long-lasting, pure incense coils. Elegantly shaped and are visually pleasing. Horin, mean “Fragrant Ring” in Japanese named after periods and places in Japanese history, our line of Horin incense offers a modern twist on the ancient art of incense appreciation. Perfect for galleries, large rooms and musical events. Each coil is hand-made and will burn for up to 2 ½ hours.

Natural Incense Cones

Shoyeido's Floral World cone-shaped incense is a colorful alternative to the familiar "joss stick" format. No detail is overlooked in the formulation of these charming recipes. Only top-grade herbs, woods, essential oils and other natural ingredients are used in their cones. 

Incense Burners & Holders

Shoyeido proudly offers a diverse collection of authentic incense holders imported from Japan. They have gorgeous pieces in raku, celadon, blue-white porcelain, and much more. Much more than an everyday incense holder, each of these beautiful pieces is a conversation piece, and a true work of art.

Natural Incense Sachets

Shoyeido's colorful cloth, brocade and paper sachets are an elegant way to freshen linen cabinets, coat closets, suitcases, and musty auto interiors. Each sachet contains an ancient recipe of herbs and sandalwood. Traditional Japanese sachets often included an element of camphor to repel moths from fine silks and woolens; their sachets include a camphor note for just the same purpose. 

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