Tibetan Incense

Tibetan Incense

　　The Buddhist sacred sites Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple are constantly filled with incense, all of which is produced locally. The incense sticks here are called “Tibetan incense” and differ from those in other provinces and regions. First, they are made with a variety of fragrant ingredients, such as musk, costus root, saffron, and over 20 others; second, they are thicker and longer, about 60 centimeters in length and 5–6 millimeters in diameter; third, their packaging is elaborate, tied with colored silk threads and placed in finely crafted wooden boxes, making them ideal for gifting.