Astier De Villatte incense sticks evoke the distinct character of different destinations around the world imbuing living spaces with a lingering, distinctive scent. The japanese island of awaji provides sensory inspiration for these incense sticks made using ancestral techniques, their smoke exudes the delicate scent of driftwood, resins, jasmine and immortelle. There is a legend that once a trunk of agar wood was washed onto the island's beach the residents burned it, creating a smell that was so intoxicating they decided to offer it as a gift to the emperor, and then later to create a sanctuary on the shore. ?we ask people to produce with a good spirit so the pieces look almost alive. 'benoit Astier De Villatte and ivan pericoli, astier founders
ASTIER DE VILLATTE Awaji Incense Sticks
Awaji Incense Sticks
Astier De Villatte incense sticks evoke the distinct character of different destinations around the world imbuing living spaces with a lingering, distinctive scent. The japanese island of awaji provides sensory inspiration for these incense sticks made using ancestral techniques, their smoke exudes the delicate scent of driftwood, resins, jasmine and immortelle. There is a legend that once a trunk of agar wood was washed onto the island's beach the residents burned it, creating a smell that was so intoxicating they decided to offer it as a gift to the emperor, and then later to create a sanctuary on the shore. ?we ask people to produce with a good spirit so the pieces look almost alive. 'benoit Astier De Villatte and ivan pericoli, astier founders