From the court to the people: the spread and evolution of perfumes and sachets

In the long river of history, fragrance culture is like a continuous stream of light smoke, drifting from the deep halls of ancient palaces to the alleys and alleys of the people. Among them, fragrant ointment and sachet, as important carriers of this culture, not only carry the aesthetic taste and life wisdom of the ancients, but also witness the cultural exchange and integration between the imperial aristocracy and the common people.

Palace Elegance: The Origin of Perfume and Sachet

Tracing back to the prosperous period of the Han and Tang dynasties, perfume and sachets have become daily necessities for the court nobles. With its delicate texture and unique fragrance, the ointment is regarded as the skin care product and perfume used by the royal family. Its formula is complex, and its raw materials are rare. Most of them are elaborately prepared by imperial doctors or spice masters. Fragrant sachets, on the other hand, are often sewn with silk or cotton cloth and filled with various Chinese herbs and spices. They can be used for wearing and decoration, as well as have the effects of warding off evil and driving away epidemics, and refreshing the mind. They are deeply loved by palace beauties and imperial relatives.

Folk Fragrance: The Wide Spread of Incense Culture

With the passage of time, these luxury items that originally belonged only to the court gradually flowed into the people and became a way of life that even ordinary people could enjoy. After the Song Dynasty, with the development of commodity economy and the rise of civic culture, the production techniques of ointment and sachet began to spread widely among the people, forming distinctive local schools of thought. Craftsmen ingeniously incorporate local products into their production, resulting in fragrances and sachets that not only have different scents, but also contain rich regional cultural connotations.

Modern Inheritance: The Innovative Path of Yiwu Wancheng Fragrant Crafts

To this day, in the exhibition hall of Wancheng Fragrance Crafts Co., Ltd. in Yiwu, Zhejiang, the traditional and modern intertwined fragrance culture is vividly displayed. The company is located on 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Gate 91, Zone 4 of Yiwu International Trade City. This is not only a hub for global small commodity trade, but also a spark of collision between traditional culture and modern creativity. Wancheng Fragrance Crafts adheres to the concept of "inheriting ancient methods and innovating the future", combining the production process of traditional ointments and sachets with modern aesthetics, and developing a series of products that not only retain traditional charm but also maintain a sense of fashion.

Here, every fragrance is carefully blended to restore the luxurious aroma of ancient palaces; And sachets, while retaining the traditional function of warding off evil and praying for blessings, incorporate more modern design elements, becoming a great choice for fashion accessories and cultural gifts. Wancheng fragrant handicrafts are not only highly praised in the domestic market, but also exported overseas, allowing global consumers to experience the unique charm of Chinese fragrant culture.

epilogue

The dissemination and evolution of perfumes and sachets from the court to the people is not only a witness to cultural history, but also a reflection of the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese nation. With the efforts of Wanchengxiang Crafts Co., Ltd. in Yiwu, Zhejiang, this ancient cultural heritage is radiating new vitality and energy, continuing to spread the unique charm of Eastern aesthetics worldwide.