Mother's Fragrances - 21 Frg. Fan MiniSampler (4 Sticks Each)

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21 Frg MiniStick Sampler (5" Sticks and 4 Sticks per Frg)Fragrances: Amber, Cedarwood, Cinnamon & Spice, Frankincense, Gardenia, Shanti NagChampa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lavender, Lotus, Musk, Myrhh  Orange Blossom, Passion Flower, Patchouli, Rose, Roses & Violets, Spicewood, Springflowers, VanillaBurning incense became a means to create a peaceful atmosphere, to prevent illness, as a support for happy and harmonious living, and as an aid to meditation and the quest for spiritual enlightenment.The art of the rishis involved the careful combination and delicate blending of many aromatic substances to produce beautiful and uplifting fragrances. The technique used was known as the "masala" method - meaning mixture. A variety of scented flowers, herbs, leaves, essential oils, resins, and wood powders were blended with water to form a dough. A tree resin with adhesive properties was added as a binding agent. Then the dough was gently rolled onto a thin sliver of bamboo and allowed to dry in the shade. The real secret to this technique lay in the "spices" which were added to bring out the full-bodied richness of each scent. Orris root was added to impart sweetness. Saffron, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, sage, sweetbriar and thyme provided an enchanting variety of accents. Ambrette seeds gave a musk-like fragrance, and so on. Wood powders formed the base & bulk of the dough. For deep rich fragrances like musk and amber, precious sandalwood powder was added. For delicate floral fragrances like jasmine & lotus, charred coconut husk was used, because it burns almost without any scent of its own.Like most ancient traditions, this sacred art gradually faded with the coming of our modern age of science, secularism and materialism. Incense became another product to be manufactured as cheaply as possible and marketed as a commercial commodity, devoid of inner feeling or higher value.For 40 Years, we've revived a lost art.