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Incense
from Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan
Rope Incense
| Rope incense
is made by placing herbs and other plant materials on rice
paper and then twisting the rice paper to form a 'rope'. Pure
and 100% natural. We recommend two different methods
for burning rope incense: 1.) Burn the rope incense
lying flat on a bed of ash,
which allows the entire rope to burn safely and completely,
or 2.) Use a rope
incense burner. Either method works well and
safely to enjoy rope incense. |
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How
Rope / String Incense is made
Photos
compliments of The Direct Help Foundation of Nepal
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Step
1: With the rice paper already cut into thin strips, a small
amount of the raw incense ingredients are placed onto the
long side of the paper.
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Step
2: The raw incense materials are gently shaken into an even
depth along the length of the rice paper.
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Step
3: The rice paper is gently twirled between the fingers.
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Step
4: Skillfully using the right amount of tension, the twirling
continues, being careful not to tear or rip the fragile rice
paper.
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Step
5: As the twirling finishes, the rope is doubled back over
onto itself, into the classic rope incense form.
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The
finished product. 100% natural, 100% handmade.
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Handmade in
Nepal by The Direct Help Foundation
exclusively for Essence of the
Ages®.
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CHENREZIG
ROPE INCENSE: In the hands of Chenrezig he
holds the precious jewel of enlightenment, which symbolizes
compassion for all human beings. Known as the God of Compassion.
Ingredients: Cinnamon and spices
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Handmade
in Nepal by The Direct Help Foundation
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®.
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DURGA
ROPE INCENSE: The gods called this goddess Durga,
the invincible one, and they armed her with their
weapons. Thus armed, Durga rode to the top of a mountain on
a lion. In a bloody battle , she destroyed Mahisha and his
army of demons.
Ingredients:
Spices and herbs in a sandalwood base.
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Handmade
in Nepal by The Direct Help Foundation
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®.
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GANESH
ROPE INCENSE: Ganesh is the god of knowledge and the
remover of obstacles. He is worshipped, or at least remembered,
in the beginnings of any auspicious performance for blessings.
Ingredients:
Red sandalwood, juniper, cedar, and other herbs and spices.
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Handmade
in Nepal by The Direct Help Foundation
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®.
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HANUMAN
ROPE INCENSE: Hanuman is looked upon by the Hindus
as the ultimate hero. He represents the figure of the ideal
being, as he is humble yet brave. His mental discipline, physical
prowess, and spiritual purity have made him popular all over
India.
Ingredients:
Herbs and resins
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Handmade
in Nepal by The Direct Help Foundation
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®.
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INDRA
MUDRA ROPE INCENSE: This medicinal Nepalese incense
rope is handmade, rolled and twisted by the women in Kathmandu.
Ingredients:
Include rosemary and sandalwood.
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Handmade
in Nepal
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®. |
AYURVEDIC ROPE
INCENSE: Ingredients - Sweet flag, Brahmi, Clove,
Alpine Juniper, Cinnamon, Indian Valerian,
Nutmeg, Salgum, Gum Guggul, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Neem, Holy
basil, Costus, Mug-wart and others .
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Handmade
in Nepal
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®. |
BANGLA
MURTI ROPE
INCENSE: Ingredients - Sandalwood, Rupkesari, Aleichi,
Cinnamon, Shukumel, Ratachandan, Latacasturi, Titepati, Saldoop,
Kush grass and others.
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Handmade
in Nepal
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®. |
BARAHIM ROPE
INCENSE: Ingredients - Sandalwood, Sugandabal, Jaifel,
KumKum, Juniperwood, Kut, Rupkesari, Jatamansi and others.
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Handmade
in Nepal
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®. |
NAVA
DURGA ROPE
INCENSE: Ingredients
- Sweet flag, Clove, Red sandal wood, Alpine Juniper, Cardamom,
Cinnamon, Indian Valerian, Nutmeg, Salgum, Gum-Guggul, Mesua
Ferrea, Sandalwood, Costus, Cedar, Spikenard, Hibiscus Abelmoschus,
and Psoralea seed.
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Handmade
in Nepal by The Direct Help Foundation
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®. |
JHAKRI
ROPE INCENSE: This Jhakri healing incense is part
of the health care system in Nepal.The Jhakri Shamans distinguish
between 'natural' illness and illnesses caused by spirits.The
illnesses that are caused by spirits are those that are treated
by the Shamans, of which inhaling incense is part of the treatment.
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Handmade
in Nepal by The Direct Help Foundation
exclusively for Essence of the Ages®. |
LAXMI
ROPE INCENSE: Laxmi is the Hindu goddess of fortune,
luck, beauty and fertility. Sri Laxmi is by far the most popular
form of the goddess to be associated with the lotus.
Ingredients:
Lotus and sandalwood.
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