Book Of Incense: Enjoying The Traditional Art Of Japanese Scents

by Kiyoko Morita

Book Of Incense: Enjoying The Traditional Art Of Japanese Scents

  • ISBN-13: 9781568365725
  • Author(s): Kiyoko Morita
  • Subject: Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice
  • Publisher: Kodansha Europe Head Office
  • Imprint: Kodansha USA
  • Publication Date: 08-02-2018
  • Format: p/b

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In a new approach to a traditional subject, Morita offers a new awareness of the importance of scent and a fund of ideas for making better use of incense. of color photos. Line drawings & photos. 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 its subtlety and beauty. The Book of Incense is the first book available in English that
About the book

In a new approach to a traditional subject, Morita offers a new awareness of the importance of scent and a fund of ideas for making better use of incense. of color photos. Line drawings & photos. 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 its subtlety and beauty. The Book of Incense is the first book available in English that