Natural Cedar Incense Sticks
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A waterwheel grinds, and cedar leaf burns. Deep in the mountains of Okuyame, Fukuoka, this incense is made by pounding cedar leaf with a waterwheel turned by nothing but the river's flow. No electricity, no gas, the only power is the water. Nothing is added, no fragrance, no coloring, no chemicals, and the only materials are cedar leaf and tabu leaf from Yame.
Light it and a plain, nostalgic scent rises, like a campfire in the forest. Neither too strong nor too faint, it folds into reading, a cup of tea, or the time before sleep. It is made by Baba Water Mill, founded in 1918, a husband and wife and a single waterwheel keeping a hundred-year memory of the Yame forest. One stick for a morning breath, a small gesture to begin the day.
• Net weight: 90 g (3 bundles of 30 g)
• About 60 to 70 sticks per bundle
Please note: The incense holder is not included with the incense.
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Our products are designed around natural materials and quiet, understated design, and tend to suit Japandi, Wabi-sabi, and minimalist interiors. Product photos show the natural color and texture of the materials used, which can help you judge the fit for your space.
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Many of our pieces include a handcrafted element — our igusa tatami items are woven and then hand-finished by our craftspeople, while incense and ceramics are made in small artisan workshops. Because production often relies on hand work, quantities can be limited, so an item you love may not always be available to reorder right away.
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We make some pieces ourselves and carefully select others from artisans. Whether they come from our own workshops or from craftspeople across Kyushu, the standard is the same: real natural materials from Kyushu, shaped by genuine skill.