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The Book of Incense

Enjoying the Traditional Art of Japanese Scents

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Incense has a long history in Japan. At the ancient court, men and women alike scented their kimono, their rooms, and even their writing paper with signature blends of incense that admirers were sure to mention later in their love poems. Even today, Japanese incense is highly regarded for itssubtlety and beauty. The Book of Incense is the first book available in English that focuses on the incense traditions of Japan including different ingredients, mixing blends and sampling various mixtures, traditional literary games involving incense Koh-do , the incense ceremony still performedtoday.With the current popularity of aromatherapy and other uses of scent for relaxation and pleasure, this new trade paperback edition of The Book of Incense comes at a most opportune time. It is must reading for anyone who wants to gain a new awareness of the importance of scent, and learn how to makeoptimal use of the sense of smell in our everyday lives.

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The Book of Incense, Kiyoko Morita, 森田喜代子

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2006
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37,99 €

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