Hanakyōka Incense Gift Set

This beautifully, envelope wrapped Hanakyōka incense gift set contains 12 pieces of incense pressed into the shape of seasonal plants and flowers from Kyōto, each representing a month of the year:  January : Pine, February: Plum Blossom, March : Cherry Blossom, April : Mallow, May: Iris, June: Hydrangea, July: Morning Glory, August: Bellflower, September: Chrysanthemum, October: Maple, November: Ginkgo, December: Narcissus These incenses can be lit directly and placed on the included stand or heated over charcoal or on an electric incense heater. Founded in 1772, Yamadamatsu Kōboku-ten (山田松香木店) is one of Japan's most respected incense houses. As their name suggests, they have long specialised in kōboku - the aromatic woods of sandalwood, aloeswood, and kyara which form the heart of Japanese incense culture. Their original recipes lean heavily on the exquisite quality of their raw ingredients and the ingenuity and creativity with which they combine them to form unforgettable aromas.