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Laoshandan 1.3

Laoshandan 1.3

¥9,302 JPY
¥9,302 JPY
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A single strand of sandalwood incense, a thousand years of serenity. It embodies the sacred rhythm of ancient India and quietly protects the peace of time.

1. The Story of the Material

Laosanthan sandalwood (Laosanthan) refers to sandalwood trees over 100 years old, particularly from the Mysore region of India. Renowned as the "King of Fragrances" and the "Sacred Tree of Buddhism," it is a top-class variety of sandalwood. Grown in humid tropical climates, it has an extremely long growth cycle, taking over 60 years for the aromatic core to form. The core of century-old wood is the most aromatic. Due to scarcity of resources and restrictions on production areas, high-quality Laosanthan sandalwood is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. Its dense, firm, and rich oil-rich wood, its color gradually changes from a warm pale yellow to a deep brownish crimson, and its texture is as smooth as a pearl. Even at room temperature, it exudes a rich, milky and agarwood aroma that lasts for a long time. Its layered fragrance, which deepens over time, has a calming and soothing effect. It combines fragrant charm, practicality, and collectible value.

Worth petting and collection significance:

The unique charm of Laoshan Sandalwood lies in its fragrance and warm texture, which deepen as it is caressed, as well as its rare collectible value as an antique piece of wood. With clean hands and a sincere caress, the wood gradually absorbs the oils from your hands, slowly transforming from a light rice yellow to a warm, deep brown and then a deep reddish purple. A clear, lustrous patch forms on the surface, making it even smoother to the touch. Even more fascinating is the way the milky aroma blends with the oils of your body as you caress it, making the fragrance richer and more enduring, evolving from a light scent to a rich, rich fragrance, forming a unique fragrance exclusive to the owner. This process is a mutual nourishment between the person and the object, and at the same time, a process of calming the soul. High-quality aged Laoshan sandalwood is becoming increasingly rare, and its fragrance is impossible to replicate. Therefore, properly carved Laoshan sandalwood products are not only elegant accessories to wear, but also collectible pieces that have the potential to maintain and even increase in value, making them highly sought-after by incense lovers and collectors of cultural and artistic goods.

2. |Design Features|

- ✔ Sandalwood fragrance: A blend of natural milk and agarwood, it has a long-lasting and rich fragrance that naturally emanates at room temperature. The more you rub it, the stronger the fragrance becomes, naturally creating a calming atmosphere.

- ✔ Warm and oily feel: Through multi-stage hand-polishing with fine sand, the natural oily feel of the wood is preserved, making it as smooth as jade and warm to the touch, not cold, and gentle on the skin, preventing dryness even when worn for long periods of time.
- ✔ Crafted with craftsmanship and precision: each pearl is precisely pierced, the knots are tight and not prone to fraying, and simple accessories such as sandalwood Buddha heads and coconut shell spacers made of the same material are combined to harmonize with traditional aesthetics. The subtle dot stitching expresses elegance and inner dignity.

- ✔ All-match elegance: Suitable for a variety of styles, including casual wear, Chinese formal wear, and business style. The understated and subdued texture enhances elegance without being too flashy, creating a refined atmosphere.
- ✔ Easy to play with: Rich in oils and fats, the wood has stable properties, and after stroking it becomes glossy and fragrant. It is not easy to crack or deform, and does not require complicated maintenance. You can easily experience the dual enjoyment of "cultivating fragrance and nurturing the utensil."

3. |Allegory of Wearing and Collection|
Laoshan alder holds a revered position in Buddhist culture, considered a sacred object that "connects the three realms," and is loaded with profound cultural allegory and devotional significance. Its rich fragrance has the effect of stabilizing and relaxing the mind, calming the mind and clearing delusions, and also has the efficacy of aromatherapy. It is also endowed with beautiful allegorical meanings of warding off evil, maintaining peace, calming the mind and inviting good fortune, making it an important medium for the practice of incense and daily prayer.

- Daily Wear: By wearing it, you can feel the warmth of natural sandalwood and be surrounded by its refined fragrance, which will calm your mind, relieve stress, and nourish your body and mind.

- Playing with the bowl: The repeated stroking process is a form of incense practice, allowing you to focus on the scent and the changes in the bowl, clearing away distractions, calming your mind in a relaxed atmosphere, and cultivating character.

- Precious Gifts: Presenting a gift to a close friend conveys deep blessings of peace and elegance, calming the mind and bringing good fortune. It is a thoughtful choice that combines practicality and culture, and is also a precious and beloved gift that contains elegant thoughts.

- Collection of treasures: High-quality Laoshan sandalwood is an extremely rare resource. The longer you rub it, the stronger the fragrance and the warmer the patching, increasing its value. It's not just a toy, but a fragrant collection and family heirloom that can be passed down through generations.

4. |Product Specifications|

- Material: Natural Laoshan Sandalwood (old wood from Mysore, India), carefully selected core wood containing fragrance, no insect damage, no cracks, no hollows, rich fragrance, rich in oils

- Bead diameter: 13mm

- Length: 20.8CM

- Bracelet: Approx. 21cm (adjustable length)

- Note: If you have any special requirements, please contact us and we will make it custom for you.

—— Caution ——

All products are handcrafted from natural Laoshan sandalwood. The pattern, color, and fragrance are all natural variations, so each product may have slight variations in color and fragrance, and some beads may have small natural knots. Each piece is unique, and images are for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual product.

We hope that this gift of sacred sandalwood from Mysore, India, will become richer in fragrance and warmer in color with each passing day as you caress it, bringing you lasting peace and inner tranquility.


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