History of Fragrance
Ancient Fragrance Plaque, originated from the incense culture in ancient China, is an exquisite product that combines spices, Chinese herbs and handmade art. It has a long history and was loved by ancient Chinese literati. In ancient times, incense cards were not only decorative, but also had the effect of nourishing the body and dispelling diseases due to the use of precious spices. With the passage of time, the technique of making ancient incense cards has gradually been protected and inherited, becoming part of the intangible cultural heritage.
Flavors that transcend the senses
Incense cards originated from Taoism, began in the Song Dynasty, popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the ancients were very favorite. The incense plate is a kind of incense that will emit fragrance without burning. Ancient people often wear on the body, all the way to the incense, this is a proper ancient “fixed perfume”!
Steps For Making An Incense Plate
① Selection of incense and compounding: Before making incense cards, the first thing to do is to choose the right spices, and according to certain compounding principles will be a variety of spices in accordance with the different doses of blending together, in order to form a unique aroma.
② Concoction and Grinding:The selected spices are subjected to a concoction process and then ground into powder for subsequent processing into an aromatic paste.
③Kneading and waking up: mix the grounded powder with the sticky powder, add water to knead the powder and then waking up to ensure that the powder reaches the appropriate softness and ductility.
④Mold making and mold pressing: put the incense clay into the grinding tool and compact it by hand to form the base shape of the incense plate.
⑤Shade drying and finishing: put the press-molded incense plate in a cool place to dry naturally, and then polish and finish the surface to enhance its beauty.
(6) Waxing and packaging: finally, waxing the cards to protect the surface of the cards and increase their luster.
Guidelines For The Use Of Incense Cards
Usage:Incense plaques can usually be hung around the waist, chest or wrist to be compiled into a string. In addition to being used for personal wear, incense plaques can also be used for home decoration, office furnishings, car purification, etc. Their aroma helps to enhance the ambience and improve the mood.
Maintenance tips: Keeping the cards dry is the key to avoid humid environments leading to moldy spices. Also avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, so as not to volatilize the spices too quickly and lose the original aroma or cause the card body to crack. Regularly placing the cards in a ziplock bag for a few days will restore the aroma of the cards.