The beauty of a censer through a thousand years of history

Entering the world of Muslim ceramic incense burners in the Middle East is like opening a window to the distant past. These exquisite handicrafts are not only practical tools, but also a carrier of culture, carrying profound religious beliefs and daily habits. As early as the seventh century, the Arabian Peninsula began to be popular incense custom, and gradually evolved into an important social etiquette activities. With the passage of time, the design and technology of incense burner are constantly developing and improving, and many traditional features are still retained today.

From ancient times to the present, the craftsmen of the past dynasties have always been committed to the pursuit of the ultimate quality, and have been constantly innovating on the basis of inheriting the wisdom of their predecessors. For example, in the early stages, people mainly used clay to make more simple and simple utensils; later developed into the porcelain period, there were more complex and diverse modeling and decoration techniques. Behind each handed down work has its own unique story, reflecting the social style and personal emotional sustenance at that time. Through them, we can feel the heavy feeling of years and the spiritual outlook of human beings in their unremitting pursuit of a better life.

Crafted Traditional Crafts

It is not easy to create a real quality incense burner, which cannot be separated from the strict raw material screening process. High-quality clay is the foundation and must have good plasticity and high temperature resistance. In addition, it is necessary to select the right glaze and other auxiliary materials to ensure that the final product is bright and durable. The next step is the crucial production process-first, manual drawing and forming. This skill requires the craftsman to have extremely high dexterity and patience, and slowly knead the mud block into the ideal container shape by rotating the wheel. The second is to carve the pattern in detail, whether it is complex geometric lines or vivid characters, it takes a lot of time and energy to polish and modify. The last step is the firing process, in the high temperature environment through repeated tests to obtain the best results.

The surface treatment can not be ignored, especially the color change after glazing gives each work a unique charm. Different types of glaze water will produce a wonderful chemical reaction in the kiln to produce a rich and colorful color effect, making the original bland product instantly lifelike. In addition, in order to prevent cracking and damage problems, a variety of scientific and reasonable protective measures will be taken to protect.

Oriental Wisdom in Design Language

Observe these incense burners from the Far East and you will find many interesting symbols and elements hidden beneath their appearance. For example, auspicious patterns such as lotus flowers and auspicious clouds that often appear on utensils are not only beautiful and generous but also rich in meaning, representing a pure and pure state of mind. There are also mythical animals such as phoenix that are widely used, symbolizing good luck coming to the world. These are the concrete embodiment of the essence of local national culture, showing the people's beautiful vision for a happy and healthy life.

With the passage of time, the aesthetic concept of each period has changed, but the overall trend has remained relatively stable. Early works tend to be realistic style, and strive to truly reproduce the nature of a variety of scenes; later is more inclined to abstract expression, the use of simplified deformation techniques to convey a certain mood or emotional state. In recent years, more and more modern artists have begun to set foot in this field. They try to combine Western painting and sculpture techniques with traditional Chinese cultural concepts to create a batch of novel and unique works with an international perspective, and inject new ideas into ancient techniques. Source of vitality.

Religious ceremonies and personal enjoyment are compatible

In Islam, incense is considered to have the effect of purifying the soul, so whether it is a group worship in a mosque or a family gathering in a private house, you can see the incense burner. Especially during important festivals, believers will light incense wood or other aromatic substances in it, and the curling smoke will slowly rise to create a solemn and solemn atmosphere and bring peace of mind to the participants. Not only that, it can also be used as a way to relax in daily life. When you return home for a while after a busy day, you can put on a fragrant sandalwood stick, which immediately makes people forget their troubles and immerse themselves in peace.

If you want to make full use of this artwork, please follow the following tips: First, pay attention to control the burning time and temperature to avoid fire hazards; secondly, regularly clean up the internal ash deposits and maintain good ventilation to prolong the service life; The most important thing is to choose the model and specification that suits your room size and purpose, so as to maximize the effectiveness and ensure safety.

The space decoration that makes the home full of exotic style

Imagine what it would be like to put such an exotic ornament in your warm and comfortable home? A delicate and small incense burner placed in the center of the tea table in the living room can not only serve as embellishment but also add some elegant taste to the conversation between the host and the guest. A pair of large classical works stand beside the bookshelf in the study, which not only increases the cultural atmosphere of the book collection area, but also can enjoy faint fragrance to accompany reading and writing at any time. You can even place a mini version of the product at the top of the bedside table in the bedside table, and gently light to help you sleep. Combined with other furniture soft outfit with proper words can create a very distinctive living environment.