Song Dynasty Fragrant Cream Culture: The Fragrant Emotions of Literati and Scholars
In the long history of China, the Song Dynasty, with its unique cultural style and artistic achievements, has become a shining pearl that future generations look up to. During this period, the fragrance culture, as an indispensable part of the lives of literati and scholars, not only carried their pursuit of beauty, but also embodied profound emotions and philosophical thoughts. Song Dynasty fragrant ointment, with its exquisite craftsmanship, unique formula, and profound cultural heritage, became a concentrated expression of the fragrance complex of literati and scholars in that era.
The literati of the Song Dynasty revered nature and pursued peace and transcendence of the soul. They express their love for mountains and rivers, make friends through poetry and wine, and perfume has become an indispensable companion in their daily lives. Unlike the luxurious and intricate styles of the Tang Dynasty, the fragrances of the Song Dynasty placed greater emphasis on the creation of intrinsic quality and artistic conception. Literati and literati personally mix incense not only to dispel odors in the air, but also to create a unique atmosphere that allows the soul to rest.
In the Song Dynasty, the production process of fragrant ointment reached an unprecedented height. Craftsmen carefully select natural spices such as agarwood, ambergris, sandalwood, etc., and after careful grinding, proportioning, and blending, they finally make delicate and smooth pieces of fragrant paste. These ointments not only have a long-lasting fragrance, but also can present different levels of aroma and artistic conception according to different formulas, making people feel as if they are in the midst of mountains and rivers, experiencing the freshness and tranquility of nature.
The love of literati and scholars for ointment is not only reflected in its material form, but also in the cultural connotations behind it. They use perfume to express their emotions and philosophical thoughts, expressing their longing and pursuit for a better life. Ignite a furnace of incense in the study, hold a scroll of books in your hand, and the fragrance wafts up, interweaving with the fragrance of books and tea, forming a moving picture of life.
To this day, although the fragrance culture of the Song Dynasty has faded away, its influence has remained fresh and enduring. At Wanchengxiang Crafts Co., Ltd. in Yiwu, Zhejiang, we can still feel the fragrance complex from thousands of years ago. The company is located on the second floor of Gate 91 in Zone 4 of Yiwu International Trade City, focusing on the research and production of traditional ointments. It is committed to inheriting and promoting the essence of Song Dynasty ointments culture. Here, every fragrance carries the hard work and wisdom of craftsmen, and every strand of fragrance seems to be telling the story of that distant and beautiful time.
The fragrance culture of the Song Dynasty is a concentrated reflection of the fragrance complex of literati and scholars, and also a shining pearl in traditional Chinese culture. It allows us to find a pure land of the soul in the busy modern life, and feel the tranquility and beauty from thousands of years ago. And Zhejiang Yiwu Wanchengxiang Crafts Co., Ltd. is the bridge and link for us to explore this beauty and inherit this culture.
