6.0 mm Qing Miao Xiang Incense Bracelet with Rock Crystal

1. About the Design

The bracelet is strung with 6.0mm deep brown Qing Miao Xiang incense beads. Their matte, earthy finish symbolizes a grounded presence and timeless resilience. The centerpiece is a clear quartz (white crystal) top bead, which is considered as a symbol of calm and purity across many regions and over a millennium. Interspersed between the beads are exquisite 18k gold-plated spacers,representing prosperity and the illuminating light of wisdom.
We decided on 6mm beads to cater to those who wants small but delicate bracelet without compromising the quality of aromatic experience as well as beginners.

2.”Qing Miao Xiang” – Clear and Subtle Incense

The “Qingmiaoxiang” (Clear and Subtle Incense) was first documented in the Song Dynasty’s “Chen’s Incense Manual”. During the mid-Northern Song Dynasty, literati gatherings flourished, with “instruments, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, tea, and incense” being central to these events. To meet the demand for an incense that was “elegantly subtle without overpowering, and ethereally inspiring for poetic moods” during these gatherings, a pioneer of literati incense culture, created the “Qingmiaoxiang.”

The ancients believed that incense should not be too strong, as it would disrupt the appreciation of music and scholarly pursuits. Therefore, Qing miao xiang uses agarwood and sandalwood as its base, accented with borneol and musk, creating a fragrance that is “clear but not bland, wonderfully elegant but not gaudy.”

The agarwood and sandalwood provide a rich, mellow woody base; the borneol adds a crisp, refreshing coolness; and the musk imparts a lively, penetrating quality to the aroma. White honey (refined honey) is used as a natural binder, along with a trace amount of natural saltpeter to brighten the scent. Its unique craftsmanship lies in the “double-boiler honey heating” method (gently heating the refined honey in a bain-marie to make the sweetness milder and avoid the cloyingness of raw honey).

After blending the incense, it must be sealed in ceramic ware for “cellaring” for one month, allowing the various aromatic properties to fully meld. When burned or worn, the incense emits a clear, moist, and ethereal fragrance with a sweet, lingering finish.

(Making Blended Incense)