{"title":"Art Incense","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt incense is conceptual incense created with \"the mind\" as its theme. The rising smoke invites you into a vast, boundless world of excitement and inspiration. Let your senses guide you and enjoy the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cosmic-memory","title":"COSMIC MEMORY \/ Incense Sticks","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA resinous and powdery scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis incense embodies the art concept of \"Memories of the Cosmos\" by incorporating amber—believed to encapsulate ancient memories—along with moldavite and shungite, both of meteoric origin. The smoke drifts with exquisite beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concentration, Spiral, Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTaste: Tasteless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlending \u0026amp; Creation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAround 15 million years ago, an asteroid with a small satellite collided with southern Germany. This impact gave birth to moldavite, a natural green glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe collision unleashed immense energy, forming a crater approximately 15 miles in diameter. At temperatures exceeding 4,352°F, the meteorite and the ground vaporized, creating a mixed gas that rapidly cooled and solidified in the upper atmosphere—giving rise to moldavite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eImagine this dramatic scene: moldavite raining down onto the smoldering earth, scattering as far as 280 miles from the crater. The inspiring presence of moldavite forms the core of this incense’s narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen held up to sunlight, you can see shimmering moldavite particles within the incense. As it burns, the moldavite remains, blending into the ash—allowing the incense ash to carry on the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe core of the fragrance in Cosmic Memory is amber, a key scent material representing the Maya and Aztec civilizations of Central and South America. Amber, formed from fossilized tree resin over countless ages, was seen by the Maya as a substance that holds the Earth's memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe inspiration for this incense was shaped by a firsthand experience of a traditional ritual in which amber is burned to \"release its memories through flame.\" By combining memory-bearing amber with meteorite-born moldavite, we created the artistic concept of \"Memories of the Cosmos.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAmber, in its natural state, has no scent. The moment it ignites, it transforms from scentless to fragrant, creating a beautifully natural experience. While the copal featured in our World Travel series is amber from deciduous trees, the amber used in Cosmic Memory comes from coniferous trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdditionally, this incense contains shungite, a unique carbon-based mineral that formed nearly 2 billion years ago—either from ancient plankton deposits or as a byproduct of a meteorite impact. It is the only naturally occurring substance known to contain fullerenes, which have the ability to neutralize large amounts of reactive oxygen species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe addition of shungite has allowed our blending to achieve even greater precision. We invite you to admire the beauty of the drifting smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScent is often described using taste-related terms—such as \"sweet fragrance.\" However, Cosmic Memory carries no perceivable taste, offering a purely olfactory experience that cannot be substituted with taste-based descriptions. Through this incense, we hope to enrich daily life by drawing clearer distinctions between scent and taste—two senses that are often unconsciously intertwined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art Incense Series is a conceptual incense created with \"the mind\" as its theme. The rising smoke invites you into a vast and boundless world of excitement and inspiration. Let your senses guide you, and enjoy the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SANGA INCENSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41265952391305,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/9555\/5977\/files\/COSMIC-MEMORY_BASE.png?v=1684735722"},{"product_id":"total-solar-eclipse","title":"TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE \/ Incense Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt also includes a conceptual scent that uses space-travelled hemp charcoal. The scent is used with agarwood that represents \"the sun” and frankincense that represents “the moon”, inspired by a total solar eclipse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste: Sweetness = Spiciness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art Incense Series is a conceptual incense created with \"the mind\" as its theme. The rising smoke invites you into a vast and boundless world of excitement and inspiration. Let your senses guide you, and enjoy the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SANGA INCENSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41265952489609,"sku":"","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/9555\/5977\/files\/b49433bc0ed9825bb37a82fbd2ef6baa.jpg?v=1684736444"},{"product_id":"cosmic-scent-β","title":"COSMIC SCENT β \/ Incense Sticks","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cold, sharp, and elegant scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis incense was inspired by a true story we learned while developing scents for everyday items used on the International Space Station (ISS). \"Cosmic Scent,\" a scent that imagines the smell of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste: Sourness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending and Creation Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 2020, Sanga Incense has been working on the development of scents for items used in space. These products were successfully delivered to the ISS aboard SpaceX rockets in October 2022 and August 2023. During the development process, we came across an intriguing anecdote: \"After completing extravehicular activities (EVAs) in the vacuum of space and returning to the air-filled cabin, astronauts report sensing a unique scent.\" This story became the inspiration for Cosmic Scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen researching astronaut accounts of the \"smell of space,\" we found the descriptions to be highly varied and difficult to pin down. It is no surprise, given how challenging it is to describe scents in words. Numerous compounds in space emit scent, such as ethyl formate, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and ethanol. However, most of these substances are toxic to humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong them, ethyl formate stands out. This compound, emitted in large quantities from the Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way galaxy, is associated with the origins of life on Earth and is also used as a scent in modern times. Ethyl formate carries a fruity scent, reminiscent of raspberries, pineapples, and brandy. Combined with ethanol, also discovered in space, the inspiration of tangy, fruity spirits forms the scent profile of the Cosmic Scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe description \"smells like burning metal\" is the most common expression found in astronaut testimonies. When we asked a former astronaut about this, they speculated that it might be the scent produced by the heating of rockets or the ISS itself. This scent may be similar to the scorched smell sometimes noticeable near an airplane window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eData and analyses also suggest that ozone, produced when oxygen atoms in space react with the air inside the spacecraft, could contribute to this experience. Ozone has a sharp, irritating odor and is toxic to humans. The description of \"burning metal\" may stem from the combination of ozone in the air and the oxidation of the ISS. In crafting this incense, we used acidic notes to mimic the sharpness associated with ozone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo bring a touch of imagination to the reality of \"heated ISS metal,\" we incorporated fragments of meteoric iron into the incense. This iron originates from the metallic cores of asteroids that fell to Earth and is known as \"meteoric iron.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you hold this incense up to sunlight, you can see the shimmering particles of meteoric iron embedded within. The remnants of the meteoric iron mix with the ash, allowing the incense burner to carry the story forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether the scent of fruity spirits and iron truly captures the scent of space remains a question we hope to answer by traveling to space someday. While aiming for the completion of an \"alpha\" version, Cosmic Scent is currently released in its \"beta\" form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 2009, when we began filming road movies using homemade equipment to capture the journey from the Earth to space (up to the stratosphere at 40 km), we have been steadily drawing closer to space. The ultimate goal of this project has always been to reach space itself. Having reached the ISS with this project, we feel we are now one step closer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more details on the road movie project, please refer to the art incense “Total Solar Eclipse \/ Made with Space-Origin Ingredients.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art Incense Series is a conceptual incense created with \"the mind\" as its theme. 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