Choju Giga Incense

Designated as a national treasure, the Choju Giga are a series of illustrated scrolls dating back to some time between the 12th-13th century. The scrolls depict anthropomorphic animals going about their lives in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. The playfulness of the scrolls inspired the three scents of Kousaido's Choju Giga Incense. Each box features an image from the scrolls and contains 90 pieces of incense. Pictured with our brass dish incense holder and our small brass incense holder on gloss gray pinch plate, sold separately. Bow & Arrow is a refreshing, cool herbal scent, featuring chamomile and lavender with a base of amber. Chase is an elegant fragrance blending rich opoponax and sandalwood with spicy clove and musk. Sumo is a gentle, aqua fragrance of pear and sandalwood. Founded in 1994 and located on Kyoto's Karasuma Street, Kousaido is a Japanese incense manufacturer offering an extensive selection of incense inspired by deep Japanese history and culture. Made in Japan 90 sticks per box, approx. 3" long 15 minute burn time per piece