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It is a natural incense from Melbourne, Australia. We use only two types of wood, one for fragrant wood and the other for binders. You can enjoy the original scent of incense wood without adding any fragrance.
Without any perfumes, oils or additives, our incense truly expresses the pure and fragrant scent of the wood itself.
All scents are single-origin incense, each made from only one type of incense tree.
We also place importance on the sustainability of the forest environment, which is the source of timber, and we work with farms that utilize stored timber and manage sustainably.
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Subtle Bodies is the culmination of their unfathomable quest as they traveled the world
Founded in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia, Subtle Bodies strives for simplicity and quality, exploring the rich history of traditional, high-quality incense from around the world and providing an unparalleled experience for those who value it.
Tommy Ashby and Courtney Gibbs are the co-founders of Subtle Bodies. They were keen to explore the history and traditions of incense. They traveled all over the world in search of simple, pure incense. Subtle Bodies is the culmination of their unfathomable quest as they traveled the world. In order to give shape to the characteristics that can only be found in the area in the purest state, we do not mix multiple incense trees, and we incorporate one type of precious incense tree from one production area into incense as it is.
Courtney, Co-Founder of Subtle Bodies
Incense does not contain any fragrances or oils, and only selected incense trees and tabunoki, which serves as a binder, are used to make incense. Ashby and Gibbs have a long history of sustainability in the forest environment from which they source their timber, and they have thoughtfully selected sites that have a reputation and track record for forest restoration.
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・Taiwanese Hinoki
The cypress used in Subtle Bodies' incense is grown on sustainable plantations in the mountainous regions of central Taiwan. The refreshing yet deep woody scent of cypress is approachable and clean, perfect for calming and relaxing.
・Brass Incense holder
The brass incense holder, made in collaboration with Soft Baroque in London, is
Each piece is handmade in northern India (Uttar Pradesh), a region of traditional metalworking. Therefore, there may be slight differences in size and shape compared to the one in the photo. Packaged in a Subtle Bodies gift box, along with a cloth bag for polishing.
It is popular with those who prefer natural scents and those who want to enjoy luxurious and special incense.