$500.00
Finest Agarwood
We view ourselves not merely as purveyors, but as stewards of a fragile legacy. Our journey takes us to the world’s most remote and untamed landscapes, where we forge a partnership with both the forest and its people.
By collaborating solely with artisanal harvesters who treat the ancient Aquilaria (Agarwood) with reverence, we ensure that every fragrant chip is a result of sustainable harmony. We invite you to experience the breathtaking complexity of nature… preserved.
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Species: Aquilaria crassna |
Origin: The Thai-Burma Border Highlands |
Grade: Fine Ceremonial |
Harvest: Hand-Selected by Local Artisans
Deep within the misty, verdant corridors of the Thai-Burma border, where the ancient forests cling to steep limestone cliffs, a silent alchemy is taking place. Here, in this humid, emerald world, the Aquilaria crassna tree stands—unassuming to the untrained eye, yet harbouring a secret of extraordinary value.
It is not the wood itself that we seek, but its defense. Its struggle.
Decades ago, these trees faced a challenge—a storm, an insect, a natural fungal invasion. To survive, the Aquilaria began to produce a rich, aromatic resin, flooding its own heartwood to heal the wound. It is a slow, painstaking process… a battle fought over generations of human life.
Over time, the pale, lightweight wood transforms. It becomes dark, dense, and heavy with oil. This is Agarwood. A physical manifestation of resilience.
In these remote borderlands, there are no machines. There is only the quiet tread of the harvester.
With knowledge passed down through centuries, local hands gently inspect the trees. They are looking for the tell-tale signs of “resination.” It is a practice of patience and profound respect. Only the sections richest in oil—the heart of the struggle—are carefully removed by hand, ensuring the legacy of the forest remains intact.
What you see before you is “Fine Ceremonial Grade.” It is not merely a fragrance; it is an atmosphere.
When placed upon the heat, it does not just burn; it sings. The smoke rises in a slow, hypnotic dance, releasing notes of deep earth, honeyed spice, and a wild, cooling sweetness found only in this specific microclimate. It is a scent that has been used for millennia to bridge the gap between the earth… and the heavens.
Rare. Wild. And utterly magnificent.
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Subtotal: $12.99