Dragon’s Blood (Dracaena Cinnabari) Socotra, Yemen Incense Tube Royal Hojari is the resin
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Description
Royal Hojari is the resin the ancient world paid more for than gold
Its elegant finish and subtle colour bring a sense of calm
This Madagascar Rose Quartz bracelet is a tool for emotional renewal for returning to love
Reached for sparingly
" A workshop blend built around eight aromatic materials rather than the elaboration of a single primary species
Dragon’s Blood (Dracaena Cinnabari) Socotra, Yemen Incense Tube Royal Hojari is the resinDragon's Blood is the resin from the strangest tree on earth Dracaena cinnabari, found only on the island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea. Used by the Romans for varnishes and pigments, by Islamic scholars for inks, by violin makers for two centuries. On charcoal it does something no other resin does: the deep red piece softens, melts into the disc, then forms a dark charred crust as the aroma deepens. Earthy, slightly leathery, with a faint dried rose