{"title":"Home Featured · 首頁精選","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected works for the home page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jin-shu-emperors-midnight-pear-accord-錦書-鵝梨帳中香","title":"Jin Shu — Emperor's Midnight Pear Accord · 錦書·鵝梨帳中香 (Incense Cakes)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xiansu-incense-preorder-note\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailability and dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull payment is collected at checkout. Estimated dispatch within 7–14 days after ordering; delivery time after dispatch is additional. Delivery options and charges are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePear sweetness meets the depth of fragrant wood, an accompaniment to quiet reading. The story of Pear-in-the-Curtain Incense is associated with Li Yu, the Southern Tang poet; XIANSU brings that literary association into the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:36px 0 12px\"\u003eThe name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJin Shu means a letter on brocade. Its name recalls Li Qingzhao’s verse about a letter arriving from among the clouds. A box of incense can also be a letter to oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"xiansu-incense-story\" class=\"xiansu-incense-story\" style=\"margin:36px 0 44px\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThe story behind the fragrance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePear-in-the-Curtain Incense is associated with the Southern Tang ruler Li. \u003cem\u003eChen shi xiangpu\u003c\/em\u003e preserves several formulas under his name: one steams agarwood with pear juice; another places powdered agarwood and sandalwood inside hollowed pears before steaming and blending. Fruit and wood meet through preparation as well as fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat literary history is the starting point for Jin Shu: sweet pear, woody agarwood and warm honey notes accompanying a quiet evening with a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikisource.org\/zh-hant\/%E9%99%B3%E6%B0%8F%E9%A6%99%E8%AD%9C_(%E5%9B%9B%E5%BA%AB%E5%85%A8%E6%9B%B8%E6%9C%AC)\/%E5%85%A8%E8%A6%BD\"\u003eHistorical reference: \u003cem\u003eChen shi xiangpu\u003c\/em\u003e, volume 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:28px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-jin-shu-pear-story-illustration.jpg?v=1792696789\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pear and agarwood story | AI-generated narrative illustration.\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePear and agarwood story | AI-generated narrative illustration.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScent profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: sweet pear. Heart: agarwood. Base: warm honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgarwood, sandalwood, pear juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 incense cakes per box, approximately 60 minutes each. Round acrylic storage cases with fire-resistant pads, presented in an outer box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad in a suitable incense-safe container or censer. Light the cake, gently extinguish the open flame, then position it securely on the pad to smoulder. Packaging and acrylic storage cases are not automatically heatproof burners; only use a container expressly designed and confirmed suitable for burning incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle with care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncense cakes and sticks are delicate; handle them gently. Broken portions can still be used. For damage, defects or other concerns, please contact us and refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-refunds\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and reference weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Dapu, Yongchun, Fujian. Approximate reference weight per box: 109 g; this is not a declaration of net incense weight or final shipping weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions per cake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 3.7 × height 3.5 × thickness 0.2 cm. These are the incense cake dimensions, excluding packaging; slight production variation is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a stable, heat-resistant surface in a ventilated space, away from children, pets, drafts and flammable objects. Never leave burning incense unattended. Let ash and the vessel cool fully before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burning this product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, soot (carbon black), and formaldehyde, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620749467832,"sku":"H-01","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-h01-jinshu-grey-0909-0602-2048x2048.jpg?v=1791036548"},{"product_id":"gui-xin-jiangzhen-歸心-降眞香","title":"Gui Xin — Jiangzhen · 歸心·降眞香 (Incense Sticks)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xiansu-incense-preorder-note\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailability and dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull payment is collected at checkout. Estimated dispatch within 7–14 days after ordering; delivery time after dispatch is additional. Delivery options and charges are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGui Xin moves from a cool herbal-wood opening towards sweet wood and grounding resin. It offers a small invitation to return to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:36px 0 12px\"\u003eThe name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts name, the heart returning, recalls the closing words of Cao Cao’s Short Song Style and brings them into a personal wish: however far the day takes us, there is a place to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"xiansu-incense-story\" class=\"xiansu-incense-story\" style=\"margin:36px 0 44px\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThe story behind the fragrance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJiangzhen appears in historical incense writing alongside Daoist incense traditions. The Jiangzhen entry in \u003cem\u003eTujing yanyi bencao\u003c\/em\u003e preserves a legend of burning incense drawing cranes down. The leaflet draws on that literary image: rising smoke and returning birds give a visible form to the idea of return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXIANSU carries that image into an invitation to come back to yourself. Cool herbal wood opens into sweet wood and grounding resin, accompanying a return to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shidianguji.com\/book\/DZ0769\/chapter\/1kd4wcp3b4009\"\u003eHistorical reference: \u003cem\u003eTujing yanyi bencao\u003c\/em\u003e, Jiangzhen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:28px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-gui-xin-crane-story-illustration.jpg?v=1792696826\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Incense and cranes literary imagery | AI-generated narrative illustration.\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eIncense and cranes literary imagery | AI-generated narrative illustration.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScent profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: cool herbal wood. Heart: sweet wood. Base: grounding resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJiangzhen wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 incense sticks per box, approximately 30 minutes each, in a sealed storage tube and outer box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight one end, then gently blow out the flame, leaving a glowing ember. Secure the stick in a suitable holder or heat-resistant censer with a fire-resistant pad underneath to collect ash. Return unused sticks to the tube and keep sealed, away from light and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle with care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncense cakes and sticks are delicate; handle them gently. Broken portions can still be used. For damage, defects or other concerns, please contact us and refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-refunds\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and reference weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Dapu, Yongchun, Fujian. Approximate reference weight per box: 38.4 g; this is not a declaration of net incense weight or final shipping weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions per stick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 21 cm; approximate diameter 1.6 mm. These are the incense stick dimensions, excluding packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a stable, heat-resistant surface in a ventilated space, away from children, pets, drafts and flammable objects. Never leave burning incense unattended. Let ash and the vessel cool fully before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burning this product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, soot (carbon black), and formaldehyde, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620751106232,"sku":"S-03","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-s03-guixin-grey-0909-0620-2048x2048.jpg?v=1791036560"},{"product_id":"jin-mao-hou-censer-金毛犼香爐","title":"Jin Mao Hou Censer · 金毛犼香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-xiansu-story-spacing=\"20261023\"\u003e\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-handmade]{margin-block-end:1.5em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading]{margin-block:2em!important;padding-block-start:1.4em;border-top:1px solid #e4e2dd}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3{margin:1.6em 0 .55em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3:first-child{margin-top:0!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p{margin:0 0 1.3em!important;text-align:left;text-indent:0}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p:last-child{margin-bottom:0!important}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 20–30 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\nmain:has([data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"]) .xiansu-product-films,\nmain:has([data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"]) .xiansu-craft-film,\nmain:has([data-xiansu-c01-films=\"20261022\"]) [id$=\"__xiansu_craft_film\"]{display:none!important}\n[data-xiansu-c01-films]{margin:26px 0 34px;padding:24px 0;border-block:1px solid #e4e2dd}\n[data-xiansu-c01-films] h3{font-size:20px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4;margin:0 0 20px}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;align-items:start}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films figure{margin:0!important;min-width:0}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films video{display:block;width:100%!important;height:auto!important;aspect-ratio:16\/9;max-height:250px;object-fit:contain;background:#111}\n.xiansu-c01-inline-films figcaption{font-size:11px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;color:#77736e}\n@media(max-width:749px){.xiansu-c01-inline-films{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}.xiansu-c01-inline-films video{max-height:260px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe work and its making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-c01-inline-films\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/preview_images\/0258917dd57f4f3b89250a5ed0bbddd9.thumbnail.0000000000.jpg?v=1792274123\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/0258917dd57f4f3b89250a5ed0bbddd9\/0258917dd57f4f3b89250a5ed0bbddd9.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-97995878.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eJin Mao Hou · Dongguan Bridge\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/preview_images\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f.thumbnail.0000000000.jpg?v=1790008953\" aria-label=\"Shaping the mane\"\u003e\n    \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-95088749.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f\/d229f3a4f7794cb8bc83afb3528e964f.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-95088749.mp4\"\u003eWatch the craft film\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eShaping the mane\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-first-ten=\"20261017\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirst 10 personally made by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first 10 Jin Mao Hou censers are personally made by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e: US$3,880 for electric-kiln firing or US$4,180 for Taiping Gong Kiln wood firing (a US$300 premium). These 10 pieces are excluded from early-bird pricing and discounts. They form part of the existing worldwide edition of 99, not an additional edition. Two electric-kiln pieces personally made by Chen Liling are in stock. Individual numbering is confirmed with each order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard version: electric kiln US$2,880; Taiping Gong Kiln wood firing US$3,130 (a US$250 premium). All making and firing versions share the same edition of 99, including the retained no. 00.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandmade variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is handmade. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumbered C01-99-01 to C01-99-98 on the base (no. 00 is retained by the house), each with a collector's certificate matching the base mark. Pre-orders are accepted; delivery follows inspection and batch scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jin Mao Hou (“golden-maned hou”) is a lion-like creature of Chinese mythology and the mount of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, in Ming literature and religious art. Chapter 71 of Journey to the West explicitly identifies it as her mount. XIANSU draws on this cultural image to express wishes for protection, peace, prosperity and good fortune.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXIANSU's censer takes the Jin Mao Hou as its form, in Dehua white porcelain — the famed blanc de Chine. It is cast from an original model by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e, Fujian Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts, produced under her supervision and hand-finished. As incense burns, smoke rises slowly from the beast's mouth, like a quiet call skyward. The ancients believed rising incense carried their thoughts to heaven; we offer it as a way to return time to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited edition of 99\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach censer bears a unique hand-inscribed number on its base (C01-99-00 through C01-99-98) with the XIANSU seal and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e studio seal, and comes with a certificate of collection matching the base number exactly. No. 00 is permanently retained in the brand archive; the public edition begins at No. 01.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose electric-kiln or Taiping Gong Kiln wood firing. Mold-cast and finished by hand, with each piece individually inspected. Both firing methods share one global edition of 99, including the retained no. 00; there is no separate edition of 99 for each method. Production and delivery are arranged in batches; dispatch timing is confirmed according to the completion status of the ordered piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.6 × 3.6 × 5.3 in · 19.2 × 9.1 × 13.4 cm — length × width × height, measured by hand at the widest points. Each piece is hand-finished, so measurements vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe living censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite porcelain remembers every fire — the richer the resin and the finer the wood, the deeper the patina. This is not a stain; it is a patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the piece to cool fully. Remove ash with a soft brush or cloth. Where suitable for the glazed finish, clean incense-oil residue with a little mild dish soap and a soft cloth, rinse and dry promptly; do not soak. Avoid impact, abrasive cleaners and thermal shock. Burn incense on a stable, heat-resistant surface with ventilation, and never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-finished; slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of the maker's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 750.7 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-further-reading=\"20261023\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFurther reading: the mount of Guanyin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikisource.org\/zh-hant\/%E8%A5%BF%E9%81%8A%E8%A8%98\/%E7%AC%AC071%E5%9B%9E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003echapter 71 of Journey to the West\u003c\/a\u003e (Ming dynasty; Chinese text), Guanyin identifies the creature known as Sai Taisui as her golden-haired hou and takes it back with her. This is a direct literary source for its identity as her mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chnmus.net\/ch\/collection\/appraise\/details.html?id=512157960261270289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHenan Museum’s Thousand-Buddha Hall stele\u003c\/a\u003e (1534; Chinese commentary) depicts Manjushri on a lion, Samantabhadra on an elephant and Guanyin on a golden-haired hou, providing a surviving historical example of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 20 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–30 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition: 99 pieces globally across all versions; this release allocation does not increase the edition size. Limited-edition pieces are final sale except as stated in our Returns \u0026amp; Refunds Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"陳麗玲親製·前10隻 \/ 電窯 | First 10 · Electric","offer_id":54412532744376,"sku":"C-01-A10","price":3880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"普通版 · 電窯 | Standard · Electric","offer_id":53620751892664,"sku":"C-01","price":2880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"普通版 · 太平宮窯柴燒 | Standard · Taiping wood","offer_id":54412496666808,"sku":"C-01-TP","price":3130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"陳麗玲親製·前10隻 \/ 太平宮窯柴燒 | First 10 · Taiping wood","offer_id":54412532777144,"sku":"C-01-A10-TP","price":4180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c01-jinmaohou-grey-0915-00465-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792776529"},{"product_id":"wu-wei-censer-無爲香爐","title":"Wu Wei Censer · 無爲香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 10–14 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261006\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 255.8 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Song scholar's censer form, faithfully revived. The three-legged zun — modeled on Han-dynasty bronze vessels — was among the most treasured censer shapes of the Song dynasty; the Ru-kiln tripod zun censer remains one of the rarest porcelains in existence. XIANSU's rendition is made in Dehua blanc de Chine by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-gong\"\u003eChen Gong\u003c\/a\u003e, then finished and fired in Dehua.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWu Wei — \"effortless action\" — comes from the Tao Te Ching: act without striving, and nothing is left undone. Three feet, one bowl, nothing to adjust: set the incense down and let it burn. An everyday censer for a daily half hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 3.5 in in diameter and 2.1 in high (Ø9 × H5.3 cm). These are sample reference measurements; hand finishing and firing produce slight variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open-edition everyday piece — no numbering, stamped with the XIANSU seal and the studio seal. Fired in master kilns in Dehua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXIANSU incense cakes — Jin Shu and Jing Du. Use with the supplied fire-resistant pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe living censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite porcelain remembers every fire — amber patina deepens with use. This is not a stain; it is a patina. Like a well-loved teapot, it only grows more beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the piece to cool fully. Remove ash with a soft brush or cloth. Where suitable for the glazed finish, clean incense-oil residue with a little mild dish soap and a soft cloth, rinse and dry promptly; do not soak. Avoid impact, abrasive cleaners and thermal shock. Burn incense on a stable, heat-resistant surface with ventilation, and never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-finished; slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of the maker's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 30 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–25 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"電窯 · Electric kiln","offer_id":53865856762040,"sku":"C-04","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"太平宮窯柴燒 · Taiping wood firing","offer_id":54412495651000,"sku":"C-04-TP","price":730.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"電窯預訂製作 · Electric made to order","offer_id":54483324928184,"sku":"C-04-PRE","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c04-wuwei-grey-0909-0141-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792776529"},{"product_id":"xiang-jiao-censer-香焦臥香爐","title":"Xiang Jiao Censer · 香焦臥香爐","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle data-xiansu-story-spacing=\"20261023\"\u003e\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-handmade]{margin-block-end:1.5em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading]{margin-block:2em!important;padding-block-start:1.4em;border-top:1px solid #e4e2dd}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3{margin:1.6em 0 .55em!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] h3:first-child{margin-top:0!important}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p{margin:0 0 1.3em!important;text-align:left;text-indent:0}\n[data-xiansu-cultural-reading=\"20261023\"] [data-xiansu-further-reading] p:last-child{margin-bottom:0!important}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-stock-dispatch=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn-stock dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-stock version: estimated dispatch within 20–30 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-glaze=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSurface \u0026amp; glaze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze; the stem tip is glazed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandmade variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is handmade. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA banana, eaten. The peel split lengthwise and folded back; the hollow where the fruit was becomes a shallow trough. A stick of incense lies flat on a fire-resistant pad inside and burns down to ash within the peel. Dehua white porcelain — blanc de Chine — in antique-style glaze, the stem tip glazed black.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiang Jiao sounds exactly like \"banana\" in Chinese, but the second character is not the one for the fruit — it is 焦, \"scorched\": the stick burns, the banana turns to 焦. A pun in Chinese, a small joke in porcelain. Created by XIANSU; made at the Chen Family Porcelain Studio under the supervision of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chen-liling\"\u003eChen Liling\u003c\/a\u003e, Fujian Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts, through mold casting and hand finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA wish for prosperity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBananas are familiar fruit offerings on Chinese household altars. In Southern Min-speaking communities, their name lends itself to a play on the word for “inviting”, expressing wishes to welcome prosperity and good fortune. Xiang Jiao carries that familiar blessing into an everyday porcelain object, with a quiet wish for a life of abundance and ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open-edition everyday piece — no numbering, base stamped with the XIANSU seal and the studio seal. Fits standard 21 cm incense sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.4 × 4.2 × 5.1 in · 34.1 × 10.7 × 13 cm — length × width × height, measured by hand at the widest points. The longest piece in the collection; each is hand-finished, so measurements vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay a stick flat on the fire-resistant pad inside the trough and light one end; the peel catches the ash. Dust off the pad to reuse, no washing needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe living censer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite porcelain remembers every fire — amber patina deepens with use. This is not a stain; it is a patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-finished; slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of the maker's hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate piece weight: 878 g, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-preorder-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release accepts up to 30 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–25 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-pad=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse with the supplied pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"電窯 · Electric kiln","offer_id":54043672445112,"sku":"C-03","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"太平宮窯柴燒 · Taiping wood firing","offer_id":54412496928952,"sku":"C-03-TP","price":1130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"電窯預訂製作 · Electric made to order","offer_id":54483327025336,"sku":"C-03-PRE","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-c03-xiangjiao-grey-0909-0123-2048x2048.jpg?v=1792776529"},{"product_id":"chun-shui-shuang-xi-pocket-incense-春水-雙溪-6-cakes","title":"Chun Shui · Shuang Xi — Pocket Incense · 春水·雙溪 (6 Cakes)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xiansu-incense-preorder-note\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailability and dispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull payment is collected at checkout. Estimated dispatch within 7–14 days after ordering; delivery time after dispatch is additional. Delivery options and charges are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSix pocket incense cakes bring pear and sandalwood together, three of each. Individually boxed with fire-resistant pads, to share or to discover at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:36px 0 12px\"\u003eThe name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShuang Xi, two streams, recalls a place in Li Qingzhao’s Wulingchun and brings the two fragrances together within Chun Shui.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"xiansu-incense-story\" class=\"xiansu-incense-story\" style=\"margin:36px 0 44px\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThe story behind the fragrance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShuang Xi, “two streams,” borrows a place name from Li Qingzhao’s \u003cem\u003eWulingchun\u003c\/em\u003e and joins it to the flowing image of Chun Shui. Pear Accord and Mysore Sandalwood meet in one box, like two streams bringing different characters together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pear cakes continue Jin Shu’s story; three sandalwood cakes carry Jing Du’s warm wood notes. Explore the two in your own time, or share one fragrance with someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:28px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-jin-shu-pear-story-illustration.jpg?v=1792696789\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pear and agarwood story | AI-generated narrative illustration.\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePear and agarwood story | AI-generated narrative illustration.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScent profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Pear Accord cakes and three Mysore Sandalwood cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePear Accord: agarwood, sandalwood and pear juice. Sandalwood: Mysore sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix cakes, approximately 25 minutes each, in individual pocket boxes and an outer box. Matches are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the supplied fire-resistant pad in a suitable incense-safe container or censer. Light the cake, gently extinguish the open flame, then position it securely on the pad to smoulder. Packaging and acrylic storage cases are not automatically heatproof burners; only use a container expressly designed and confirmed suitable for burning incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle with care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncense cakes and sticks are delicate; handle them gently. Broken portions can still be used. For damage, defects or other concerns, please contact us and refer to our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-refunds\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Refunds policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and reference weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Dapu, Yongchun, Fujian. Approximate reference weight per box: 87.6 g; this is not a declaration of net incense weight or final shipping weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions per cake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 2.1 × height 1.9 × thickness 0.2 cm. These are the incense cake dimensions, excluding packaging; slight production variation is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a stable, heat-resistant surface in a ventilated space, away from children, pets, drafts and flammable objects. Never leave burning incense unattended. Let ash and the vessel cool fully before handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burning this product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, soot (carbon black), and formaldehyde, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54043672477880,"sku":"S-06","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-s06-chunshui-shuangxi-grey-win-00026-2048x2048.jpg?v=1791035761"},{"product_id":"xie-lan-yongchun-lacquer-basket-謝籃-永春漆籃","title":"Xie Lan · Yongchun Lacquer Basket · 謝籃·永春漆籃","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xiansu-availability\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReady to ship or made to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose “Ready to ship” to purchase an available piece; the buying area shows the live remaining quantity. Choose “Made to order” to place a paid order in the design and dimensions shown here. Making takes approximately three months, excluding transit. Pieces ship directly from Yongchun, Fujian; shipping is shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other dimensions or your own artwork, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?subject=Custom%20lacquer%20basket%20size%20or%20artwork#xiansu-enquiry\"\u003esend a commission inquiry\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm feasibility, price and timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandmade variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is handmade. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive crafts, thirty-three steps, three months for one basket: bamboo weaving (strips woven into body and lid); putty and cloth (layers of tung-oil putty and ramie, dried in shade and sanded); lacquering (many coats of natural lacquer, each dried and polished); painting (gold and colored lacquer for birds, flowers and auspicious motifs); and relief work (raised lacquer-putty carving finished with 24-karat gold leaf).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261021\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall height (with handle) 24 cm · Body height 19.5 cm · Max. diameter 22 cm · Base diameter 14.5 cm · Handle width 24 cm\u003cbr\u003eInterior: top Ø20 × 5.5 cm deep; bottom Ø20 × 7.5 cm deep\u003cbr\u003eApproximate weight: 1,033 g, including lid and handle, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXie Lan · Yongchun Lacquer Basket (Two-Tier)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eXie Lan\u003c\/em\u003e, the \"thanks basket\" of Minnan custom — the two-tier basket that carries a return gift to a family, or an offering of thanks to the gods. Two compartments, each thing in its place. The open bamboo weave of the lid and the pierced middle tier let you see the bamboo beneath the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYongchun lacquer-basket making is recognized as a Fujian provincial intangible cultural heritage, and Yongchun lacquer baskets carry a protected geographical indication in China. Since the Ming dynasty’s Zhengde reign (1506–1522), families in southern Fujian have used these baskets to carry betrothal gifts, ancestral offerings and gifts between households. A woven bamboo body is built up with tung-oil putty and ramie cloth, coated in natural lacquer, then finished with 24-karat gold leaf, raised-relief carving and painting — five crafts, thirty-three steps, three months for a single basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: keep away from heat and direct sun; wipe with a dry, soft cloth; do not soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern and size commissions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface motifs can be painted from a design you provide, and sizes may be commissioned. Artwork, structural feasibility, price and timing are confirmed with the maker first. A commission is separate from the stock piece or preorder listed on this page. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/personalization\"\u003eExplore personalization →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"xiansu-making-detail\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eTen artisans. Three months. A lifetime in every hand.\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003csection class=\"xiansu-lacquer-making\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach XIANSU lacquer basket takes at least ten artisans working across three months to complete. The makers have, on average, more than forty years of experience. Their different skills meet in one object: splitting bamboo into fine strips, weaving the body, preparing and reinforcing the surface, then repeated lacquering, drying, sanding, painting and gilded detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne elder began working in lacquer-basket making at eight. More than sixty years later, he still returns to the blade each day, splitting bamboo into threads. The delicacy of those strips is the result of a lifetime of judgement: where to place the knife, how much pressure to give, when the bamboo is ready to bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished basket holds the work of many hands and the intervals between them. It carries both the months needed to make it and the decades needed to learn how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guo-zhihuang\"\u003eMeet Guo Zhihuang · Works \u0026amp; biography →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xiansu-preorder-payment\"\u003e\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"Ready to ship","offer_id":54095630631096,"sku":"L-02","price":12800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to order","offer_id":54486433792184,"sku":"L-02-PRE","price":12800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-l02-xielan-grey-0909-0223-2048x2048.jpg?v=1791036633"},{"product_id":"yue-niang-yongchun-lacquer-basket-月娘-永春漆籃","title":"Yue Niang · Yongchun Lacquer Basket · 月娘·永春漆籃","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xiansu-reading\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xiansu-availability\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReady to ship or made to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose “Ready to ship” to purchase an available piece; the buying area shows the live remaining quantity. Choose “Made to order” to place a paid order in the design and dimensions shown here. Making takes approximately three months, excluding transit. Pieces ship directly from Yongchun, Fujian; shipping is shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other dimensions or your own artwork, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact?subject=Custom%20lacquer%20basket%20size%20or%20artwork#xiansu-enquiry\"\u003esend a commission inquiry\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm feasibility, price and timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection data-xiansu-handmade=\"20261005\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandmade variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is handmade. Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive crafts, thirty-three steps, three months for one basket: bamboo weaving (strips woven into body and lid); putty and cloth (layers of tung-oil putty and ramie, dried in shade and sanded); lacquering (many coats of natural lacquer, each dried and polished); painting (gold and colored lacquer for birds, flowers and auspicious motifs); and relief work (raised lacquer-putty carving finished with 24-karat gold leaf).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-xiansu-specs=\"20261021\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall height (with handle) 24.5 cm · Body height 20 cm · Max. diameter 15 cm · Base diameter 13.5 cm · Handle width 17.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eInterior: top Ø14 × 4 cm deep; middle Ø14 × 4 cm deep; bottom Ø14 × 6.3 cm deep\u003cbr\u003eApproximate weight: 844 g, including lid and handle, excluding outer packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYue Niang · Yongchun Lacquer Basket (Three-Tier, Black \u0026amp; Gold)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYue Niang\u003c\/em\u003e — \"the moon,\" in the Minnan tongue. Black lacquer for the night, gold leaf for the moon: the three-tier basket in its other color, without red — only black and gold. \u003cem\u003e\"When the wild geese return, the moon fills the western tower.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYongchun lacquer-basket making is recognized as a Fujian provincial intangible cultural heritage, and Yongchun lacquer baskets carry a protected geographical indication in China. Since the Ming dynasty’s Zhengde reign (1506–1522), families in southern Fujian have used these baskets to carry betrothal gifts, ancestral offerings and gifts between households. A woven bamboo body is built up with tung-oil putty and ramie cloth, coated in natural lacquer, then finished with 24-karat gold leaf, raised-relief carving and painting — five crafts, thirty-three steps, three months for a single basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: keep away from heat and direct sun; wipe with a dry, soft cloth; do not soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePattern and size commissions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface motifs can be painted from a design you provide, and sizes may be commissioned. Artwork, structural feasibility, price and timing are confirmed with the maker first. A commission is separate from the stock piece or preorder listed on this page. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/personalization\"\u003eExplore personalization →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"xiansu-making-detail\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:20px 0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eTen artisans. Three months. A lifetime in every hand.\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003csection class=\"xiansu-lacquer-making\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach XIANSU lacquer basket takes at least ten artisans working across three months to complete. The makers have, on average, more than forty years of experience. Their different skills meet in one object: splitting bamboo into fine strips, weaving the body, preparing and reinforcing the surface, then repeated lacquering, drying, sanding, painting and gilded detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne elder began working in lacquer-basket making at eight. More than sixty years later, he still returns to the blade each day, splitting bamboo into threads. The delicacy of those strips is the result of a lifetime of judgement: where to place the knife, how much pressure to give, when the bamboo is ready to bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished basket holds the work of many hands and the intervals between them. It carries both the months needed to make it and the decades needed to learn how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/guo-zhihuang\"\u003eMeet Guo Zhihuang · Works \u0026amp; biography →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"xiansu-preorder-payment\"\u003e\u003cp data-xiansu-payment=\"20261022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment: 100% at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"XIANSU","offers":[{"title":"Ready to ship","offer_id":54095632072888,"sku":"L-04","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to order","offer_id":54486434513080,"sku":"L-04-PRE","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4943\/9672\/files\/xiansu-l04-yueniang-grey-0909-0319-2048x2048.jpg?v=1791036692"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.byxiansu.com\/collections\/home-featured.oembed","provider":"見素 XIANSU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}