Incense in Delhi

A spicy plunge into the heart of the old town. Narrow back streets; buildings upon buildings; a thousand heady flavours rise to your senses: betel, benzoin, musk and myrrh, smoked wood, vanilla emanations, herbal and eucalyptus beedies. Contains essences of Vetiver, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Indonesian Gurjum, Patchouli, Myrrh, Vanilla, Musk and Oliban.

The best incense in the world is found on the island of Awaji, due to its favorable climate. For more than a thousand years it has been made here by the Koh-shis or Masters of Aromas, a tradition passed down from father to son. They alone perfectly master the four stages of production: the dosage of exclusively natural materials, precious woods, herbs, plants, vegetable resins, and perfume; the kneading of the dough, pressed and worked for a long time, then left to stand for two weeks to soak up the fragrance; the cutting of the dough, rolled into long, narrow ribbons, to the desired size; then drying in the west wind for three days before bundling the sticks.

The Maker: Astier de Villatte are creators of tableware and ceramic objects for the home, as well as perfumed products and books. Each ceramic piece is crafted in an antique Bastille workshop, employing a traditional style passed down for generations.

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