Zuko is a powder incense used in Buddhism to purify the mind and the body, made mainly of sandalwood and a mixture of Chinese herbs.

In ancient India the bark and fragrant grass used to be dried, pulverized and then applied to the skin like perfume. Then Zuko came to Japan together with Buddhism. It was smeared with hands to cleanse oneself before worshiping in front of a mortuary tablet.

Zuko has the longest history among many kinds of incenses. Nowadays you can also use it as a sophisticated perfume!

As you can see in the photo, the zuko container is pocket-sized, so you can take and use it everywhere! It is simple to use - just take the lid off, twist the black part and waggle it.

In addition to this classic one we also have a cherry blossom (sakura) and lavender fragrance!

*Please note that the container is disposable. You have to buy a new product when the content runs out.

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF FRAGRANCE

Koh-do (“Way of Incense”) is the Japanese art of appreciating incense. It has been known for over 1000 years and recognized as elegant and refined. It is important part of poetry and classical literature of Japan.

Incense burning is a source of inspiration. It brings inner peace and spiritual freedom to the mind.

There are two major types of incense in Japan.

Indirect-burning incense, which can be smoldering piece of fragrant wood, and direct-burning incense in a form of stick or cone, made from incense paste without a bamboo core.

Kohgen is selling exactly those types of Japanese Incense.

Since there is no bamboo core and incense is made from pure incense material, you can enjoy pure fragrance without underlying scent of burning wood.

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The process of making Japanese incense:
 

Blending the finest natural ingredients and binding them with the powder of Tabu-koh, the bark of Tabu-no-ki. Tabu-no-ki is Japanese huge bay tree (Machilus thunbergii), which belongs to Laurel family. After such combination is mixed with water it is extruded just like spaghetti, and then allowed to dry in a form of solid sticks of pure incense.

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  About aloeswood 

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In Japan aloeswood is seen as a sacred and important wood. It is one of the most distinguished ingredients of some Japanese incense.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333) the Japanese began using various raw woods such as aloeswood in the making of incense. Some incense was used in a recreational way while others were used in the most important of religious ceremonies. This led to a classification system for grading the qualities of aloeswood. The very finest quality aloeswood is referred to as Kyara. Good quality aloeswood fetches very high prices and this is reflected in the prices of the highest quality aloeswood incenses. f

Aloeswood is also an important wood in the Middle East and in many places is burned daily to accompany prayer. It is also known as agarwood, eaglewood, oud or gaharu. 

The wood itself has no significant aroma. Aloeswood is obtained from the evergreen daphne genus tree. When a fungus infects the tree a resin begins to form. When the trees dies this resin continues to harden and mature. This resin imbued wood is then collected for incense and burning purposes. 

In Japan it is considered a great honour to receive a gift of fine aloeswood or Kyara.f

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We make a great effort preapring packages so that they reach their destinations on time and safely.

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We pack our products carefully for shipment, by filling each box with soft material to prevent items from shaking. Thanks to our carefullness we have not received any complains about damaged goods so far.

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Except for preorder and/or made-to-order items, we usually ship merchandise within one week, usually in 2-4 business days after payment is confirmed.

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