# QixiaIncense

> QixiaIncense makes herbal incense bead bracelets: beads pressed from ground aromatic botanicals (sandalwood, clove, rose, chrysanthemum, safflower and others), cellar-aged, and worn so body warmth releases the scent — no flame or smoke. Designed by KanXi in Ontario, Canada; made in a small workshop near Qixia Mountain, Nanjing, China; sold on Etsy and shipped worldwide with tracking.

Key facts:
- Product: herbal / botanical incense bead bracelets (Chinese blended incense, 合香 / 香珠), stretch fit, unisex.
- Collection: 5 Five Elements bracelets (US$69) and 3 hand-rolled heritage bracelets (US$239, gift-boxed).
- Scent: close-wearing; lasts about 3–6 months of daily wear; refresh by storing in the tin overnight.
- Shipping: from Nanjing, 8–14 business days to US, Canada, UK, EU (free), 15–30 days elsewhere.
- Not a medical product; no health claims.
- Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QixiaIncense

## Guides
- [What is an incense bead bracelet?](https://qixiaincense.pages.dev/guide/what-is-an-incense-bead-bracelet): definition, how scent is released, comparison with lava stone and sandalwood bracelets
- [Five Elements incense scent guide](https://qixiaincense.pages.dev/guide/five-elements-scent-guide): all 8 blends with ingredients, scent notes, season and price
- [How incense beads are made, and how to care for them](https://qixiaincense.pages.dev/guide/how-incense-beads-are-made-and-care): process and care routine

## Products
- [Metal · Clear Grove](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581444764): Sandalwood, clove, dry sweet herb; Dry, sweet, woody; US$69
- [Wood · Rain Forest](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581445706): Frankincense, mulberry leaf, rose, lavender; Green, resinous, floral; US$69
- [Water · Deep Orchid](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581434373): Cool resin, goji, cinnamon; Cool, resinous, lightly spiced; US$69
- [Fire · Warm Radiance](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581447610): Clove, cinnamon, dalbergia wood, roselle; Warm spice, woody; US$69
- [Earth · Centre](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581435801): Patchouli, fennel, lotus seed, poria; Earthy, soft, grounding; US$69
- [Floral Qinghuan](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581449692): Rose, clove, sandalwood, bitter orange blossom; Floral, warm, woody; US$239
- [Autumn Dew](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581437607): Chrysanthemum, poria, sandalwood, patchouli; Clear, cool, herbal; US$239
- [Crimson Veil](https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581438443): Safflower, clove, fennel, atractylodes; Soft warm spice; US$239

## Links
- Website: https://qixiaincense.pages.dev/
- Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QixiaIncense
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/qixiaincense