Here is a little something we would like to suggest as a seasonal recommendation.
There are story-telling combinations of incense and burner.
We wish it would blend into your daily living and be a good companion of your “Life with Fragrance”.
Chrysanthemums in full bloom, autumn deepens
Inspired by the changing rhythms of nature.
The Chrysanthemum Festival (Chōyō no Sekku), one of Japan’s traditional seasonal festivals, was celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which falls around mid to late October on today’s calendar.
The festival is associated with wishes for good health, protection from illness, and longevity.
While the weather on September 9th is often still hot and humid in Japan, it is too early for chrysanthemums to be at their seasonal best. Under the lunar calendar,
however, the festival coincided with the arrival of autumn, when chrysanthemums bloom in all their beauty.
Some traditions involving chrysanthemums continue to this day.
This month, we turn our attention to these beautiful autumn flowers, creating a seasonal feature that captures the richness of season as autumn deepens.
Quietly, A hidden heart, bittersweet.
One of the fascinating qualities of fragrance is its ability to evoke the changing seasons.
Among Shoyeido’s collections, there are several fragrances that bring autumn to mind.
One of them is Yamazato from the Genji series, which draws inspiration from the world of The Tale of Genji.Inspired by chapter thirty-nine of classic novel, Yamazato has a calm, serene character reminiscent of chrysanthemums in bloom.
山里のあはれを添ふる夕霧に たち出でむ空もなき心地して
The evening mist deepens the quiet melancholy of the mountain village, leaving me with no sense of where I might go.
Yūgiri visits Ochiba no Miya in the mountain village of Ono, as autumn deepens with each passing day carrying his unspoken longing for Ochiba no Miya.
Before the incense is lit, the fragrance has a mellow sweetness.
Once ignited, it reveals a subtle bitterness reminiscent of chrysanthemums, followed by a refreshing quality that evokes autumn and a rich, gentle depth that lingers in the air.
The fragrance seems to echo Yūgiri’s poignant feelings of love, as well as the autumn landscape that surrounds him.
What might the autumn mountain village have looked like through Yūgiri’s eyes.
From our Porcelain Tile Holders, Chrysanthemum depicts delicate flowers glistening with autumn rain; their subtle fragrance lingering in the air.
The flower petals, in a variety of colors, have an elegant beauty with a gentle, charming quality.
How about combining our Hexagonal Incense Tray with the Chrysanthemum Porcelain Tile Holders?
The gentle character and soft texture of Seto ware blend seamlessly into everyday life.
Pink and deep navy chrysanthemums spread delicately across a calm white surface.
Light the deep yellow incense of Yamazato, and its color echoes the petals of the small chrysanthemums, creating a delightful Seasonal Feature that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the senses.
Try different combinations of incense holders and incense plates to enjoy the changing seasons through the beauty of your incense arrangement.
As the sound of autumn rain fills the air, the mountains begin to change color, and a chill settles into the gentle breeze. Autumn deepens day by day.
Why not experience the poignant beauty of the season through the fragrance of incense?
Seasonal Features
Here is a little something we would like to suggest as a seasonal recommendation.
There are story-telling combinations of incense and burner.
We wish it would blend into your daily living and be a good companion of your “Life with Fragrance”.
The Chrysanthemum Festival (Chōyō no Sekku), one of Japan’s traditional seasonal festivals, was celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which falls around mid to late October on today’s calendar.
The festival is associated with wishes for good health, protection from illness, and longevity.
While the weather on September 9th is often still hot and humid in Japan, it is too early for chrysanthemums to be at their seasonal best. Under the lunar calendar,
however, the festival coincided with the arrival of autumn, when chrysanthemums bloom in all their beauty.
Some traditions involving chrysanthemums continue to this day.
This month, we turn our attention to these beautiful autumn flowers, creating a seasonal feature that captures the richness of season as autumn deepens.
One of the fascinating qualities of fragrance is its ability to evoke the changing seasons.
Among Shoyeido’s collections, there are several fragrances that bring autumn to mind.
One of them is Yamazato from the Genji series, which draws inspiration from the world of The Tale of Genji.Inspired by chapter thirty-nine of classic novel, Yamazato has a calm, serene character reminiscent of chrysanthemums in bloom.
山里のあはれを添ふる夕霧に たち出でむ空もなき心地して
The evening mist deepens the quiet melancholy of the mountain village, leaving me with no sense of where I might go.
Yūgiri visits Ochiba no Miya in the mountain village of Ono, as autumn deepens with each passing day carrying his unspoken longing for Ochiba no Miya.
Before the incense is lit, the fragrance has a mellow sweetness.
Once ignited, it reveals a subtle bitterness reminiscent of chrysanthemums, followed by a refreshing quality that evokes autumn and a rich, gentle depth that lingers in the air.
The fragrance seems to echo Yūgiri’s poignant feelings of love, as well as the autumn landscape that surrounds him.
What might the autumn mountain village have looked like through Yūgiri’s eyes.
Our chrysanthemum-inspired pieces extend beyond incense.
From our Porcelain Tile Holders, Chrysanthemum depicts delicate flowers glistening with autumn rain; their subtle fragrance lingering in the air.
The flower petals, in a variety of colors, have an elegant beauty with a gentle, charming quality.
How about combining our Hexagonal Incense Tray with the Chrysanthemum Porcelain Tile Holders?
The gentle character and soft texture of Seto ware blend seamlessly into everyday life.
Pink and deep navy chrysanthemums spread delicately across a calm white surface.
Light the deep yellow incense of Yamazato, and its color echoes the petals of the small chrysanthemums, creating a delightful Seasonal Feature that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the senses.
Try different combinations of incense holders and incense plates to enjoy the changing seasons through the beauty of your incense arrangement.
As the sound of autumn rain fills the air, the mountains begin to change color, and a chill settles into the gentle breeze. Autumn deepens day by day.
Why not experience the poignant beauty of the season through the fragrance of incense?