He Xiang Bead: The "Walking Solid Perfume"

He Xiang Bead: The "Walking Solid Perfume"

A wisp of fragrance, a thousand years of inheritance.

The history of He Xiang Bead dates back to the Han Dynasty. Legend has it that Emperor Wu of Han gifted his beloved concubine a sachet filled with aromatic herbs—the earliest prototype of He Xiang Bead.

By the Tang Dynasty, its craftsmanship and usage had flourished, becoming a fashion icon among the imperial court and nobility.

During the Song Dynasty, the artistry of He Xiang Bead reached maturity, expanding into jewelry and daily adornments that elevated elegance in life.

In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, He Xiang Bead transcended social classes—worn by commoners as well as elites—with formulas diversifying endlessly.

Historical texts like Taiping Imperial Encyclopedia, Compendium of Materia Medica, and Treatise on Fragrance extol its virtues. Even Dream of the Red Chamber (One of China's Four Great Classical Novels) mentions fragrance beads repeatedly—testaments to their cultural significance.

Ancient fragrance recipes live on in our Five Elements Collection—bracelets and earrings inspired by traditional Chinese philosophy.

Wood Series (ZHISHANGQING Bracelet & Earrings): Infused with "MengLing Xiang" 

Fire Series (XUZIYAN Bracelet & Earrings): Infused with "Lady Huarui " 

Earth Series(BAOPUSHAN ): Infused with "E-Li Fragrance within Chambers" 

Metal Series (YINFENGBAI Bracelet & Earrings): Infused with "Jasmine Oolong Blend" 

Water Series (LINJIUYUAN Bracelet & Earrings): Infused with "Black Dragon’s Amber"

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