The Tale of Genji and Kurokata
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Previously, we learned about the " Rokushu no kokubutsu ," the fragrance that represents the Heian period.
This time, we'll be sharing some fun facts about one of them, Kurokata.
Kurokata appears in the Tale of Genji.
He appears in chapter 10, "Sakaki," and chapter 32 , "Umegae."
In "Kasagi", the scent is created for the scene that marks the end of Hikaru Genji's love. Hikaru Genji falls in what is known as an unrequited love with his father's wife, but one year after his father's death, he says his final farewell to his stepmother, who has become a nun . The farewell takes place behind a blind.
As for "plum branches," we have already written about them in The Tale of Genji and Plum Blossoms . When preparations were underway for the marriage of Princess Akashi, Hikaru Genji's only daughter, to the Crown Prince, he asked four of the Genji ladies to mix an incense for the princess to bring with her , and Princess Asagao mixed the black incense.
Kuroho is a deep, nostalgic, and calming fragrance. It is said to be used to celebrate special occasions, and is also classified as a winter fragrance.
Inspired by this 1000 year old formula , Bridge and Blend's English translation of KUROBO was inspired by an interpretation of this scene from the Tale of Genji.
When I tell this story at incense-making workshops, many people interpret it as the sad end of a love affair. However, where one door closes, another opens. I chose MOMENT to express that moment. It's about being grateful for the time that has passed and calmly taking a new step forward. That's the kind of refreshing feeling it brings.
KUROBO | When you hear the scent of Kurokata , why not imagine the scene of Hikaru Genji taking a new step?
Have a Scentful Day!
[Full size] KAYO | Incense cone
[Refill Pack] KAYO | Incense Cones
[Trial size] KAYO | Incense cone
