Oedo-Koh incense is a specialist range of Japanese incense inspired by the Edo period in Japan, from the 1600s to the 1800s. Edo was the name for the old city now known as Tokyo and it was renowned for having its own unique culture. Nippon Kodo’s Oedo-Koh incense was developed to tell the tales through fragrance of people and their lives, characteristic of old Edo.
Savour the joy of springtime, when the sweet, gentle scent of cherry blossoms encourages young and old alike feel the allure of the outdoors.
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 chrysanthemum sake infused with medicinal blossoms.
The high quality incense in the Oedo-Koh range is made by skilled artisans in Tokyo. The products feature traditional colours and scents, as well as Japanese patterns and surface textures on the boxes.
The Oedo-Koh Chrysanthemum incense is specially packaged with paulownia wood with a small tin stick holder, wrapped in a special Ukiyo-e painting, making this a perfect gift for any given situation.
Size: 5.7 cm | 60 sticks | burning time 12 min (approx.) | box 6.7 x 10.2 x 2.2 | natural fragrance oils
