INCENSE
The history of Incense :
Incense making dates back millenia. It means 'to burn' and references of it can be found in ancient Egypt, Babylon,Greece and India using it for religious rituals. Even the bible mentions it's use and in gifts from the 3 kings to Jesus of Frankincense and Myrrh and Gold.
Incense originated as a mix of the natural products people had to work with in the area they lived - flowers,leaves,bark,roots,even the timber itself - when the timber bled and sap was extruded this resin was burned. Today top of the range Frankincense (resin from the Boswellia tree) is more expensive than gold/ounce.
As with anything if you do it long enough you are going to get better at it. Today we are blessed with ease of international logistics and incense from any corner of the globe can be ordered and at your door in a few days. Japan makes some beautiful incense and in high roller deals there is often given an exquisite box of hand made stickless incense where the small box can be worth many $100's!
Generally however India is recognised globally as the main incense maker from way up in the mountains of Nepal down to Bengaluru (Bangalore) in the south. It is here that some of the best incense on the planet originates from. Why this location?
In the history of India the north was more of a conflict/conquering area and the south was peaceful. It just so happens that most of the ingredients nature provides come from the south - Sandalwood a chief part of a lot of incense grows here as do most of the gums,resins,barks,herbs and spices. Bangalore is in the heart of the country and became a natural focal point for all growers to supply their goods. It has an abundance of skilled labour to hand roll incense as it is a desirable city to live in with its old city parks and wide boulevards. It is situated on the Declan plains @ 1,000 metres above sea level and has the title of 'the air conditioned city.' And in present times as most of the incense industry comes from out of this area there is a major benefit from synergies in the supply chain.
Please choose from the categories below:
25% DISC Padma Gods Collection
Product Code: (1pgd / 1pgdu / 1pgg / 1pgl / 1pgrk / 1pgv)
Description:
Hand rolled premium masala incense in flat packet of 20 sticks each. The sticks are 10" in length
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35% DISC Shri Mahalaxmi, 50g
Product Code: 4sml
Description:
PRICE NOW DISCOUNTED 35%
Regularly $28.80
6 large 50g packets per box
40% DISC GoodEarth Nat Vanilla
Product Code: 1genv
Description:
End of stock.
Price was $1.25, now discounted 40%
15g packet, hole at top for hanging displays
Anand Ganesh Special 10 x 25g
Product Code: 4gasp
Description:
A premium Masala incense Blue foil package.
25g Pack of 10
"Lord Ganesh is the idol of strength and prosperity"
Chandan Supreme 25g pkt
Product Code: 1chsu
Description:
Our Best Sandalwood! A premium Masala incense
Fresh Frag: IndianWood 12x15st
Product Code: ffiw
Description:
Fresh Fragrances out of Bangalore India
Fresh Frag: Roots 12x15stick
Product Code: ffro
Description:
Fresh Fragrances out of Bangalore India
Fresh Frag: Sandal 12x15stick
Product Code: ffs
Description:
Natural aroma of pure Mysore Sandal 12 packets x 15 sticks
Nandi Divine Flora, 12 x 22g
Product Code: 4ndf
Description:
Very Rich flora for the special occasion.
This really is a nice one!
Nikhil Aaradhya 12 x 15g
Product Code: 4aar
Description:
New!
Aaradhya (worship) is giving God the best that he has given you...
Nikhil Ananda (Happiness) 15g
Product Code: 4anan
Description:
Quality masala incense at a great price. Peacock on the packet. Pleasant fragrance.
Nikhil Sugandha, 12 x 15g
Product Code: 4sug
Description:
'Experience the subtle fragrance of mixed flowers permeating your senses forever' The ultimate in fragrance. A premium Masala incense
Omani Frankincense 8 stick
Product Code: 3ofr
Description:
1.75 hr burn time
This incense is made from raw Frankincense, Boswell Sacra, from Oman.
The aroma is bright, sharp, and penetrating, and very...
SOI Bot bambooless incense set
Product Code: 5bg
Description:
Botanicals Aromatherapy
Botanicals Aromatherapy range
Bambooless incense gift set
* Balsam Cedarwood (Woody)
* Goji Moro Orange (Citrus)
*...
Sri Sai Flora, 25g x 12pkts
Product Code: 4saif25
Description:
A premium Masala incense Red foil packet.
12 packets per box
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