{"product_id":"nezen-box-set","title":"Nezen Box Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI am a Nezen Box Set. I gather some things that slow the night down. Sound, scent, and flame, in one place. Set aside for the moments before sleep or meditation, so all that’s left is calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nezen Box Set brings together small objects that help with relaxation and sleep. It includes the Orin Singing Bowl with handcarved Wood Striker and Cushion, Taku Wood Meditation Clappers, Shokudai Incense Stand and Kouzara Candle Stand, Koh Incense Sticks, and Warousoku Sumac Candles, all placed within an intricately designed paulownia wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up with a spiritual father, there were always objects like this around me. Temples, incense, bells that allowed for \"stillness\" rituals. Here, everything is gathered and presented in a way that feels easier to approach nowadays and for a wider audience. Less formal, more secular and open, and not something you need to necessarily “know how to use” in order to begin. Though each piece has a role, none of it feels strict and can be let open to interpretation to suit your relaxation rituals...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper Orin Singing Bowl and Striker is the bell and wood stick. When struck with the sakura wood stick, the bowl holds a clear tone that lingers longer than expected and slowly fades. It marks a pause or a new beginning and that feeling created resonates in the body and room. There is a cushion beneath it that grounds the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taku Wood Meditation Clappers are the carved wooden batons that produce a sharp, short tone. Since the wood is gently curved on one edge, there is a single point of contact that creates that sharp acoustic sound that marks the beginning or end of a new activity or meditation session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shokudai and Kouzara are the candle holder and incense stand, cast in iron. Together, they reference the old Japanese symbol of fire and water, opposing but balancing forces within traditional philosophical thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoh are the incense sticks, offered in sandalwood and aloeswood. The scent is present but not overpowering, something that shifts the room withought filling the air and the best part is that there are absolutely no chemicals in them. Only all-natural ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarousoku are the sumac candles, made from plant-based wax with a hollow wick. The flame moves differently, softer and larger, and burns for the perfect amount of time to serve as a time marker for rituals like tea drinking and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of it returns to the wood box when you’re done. Simple and there if you want to use it to bring the body to a more restful state. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNezen Box Set was curated by \u003cspan\u003eStevenson Aung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eIwata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/b\u003eNezen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox: Approximately 9.3\" (w) x 6.5\" (l) x 4.5\" (h) or 23.6cm (w) x 16.5cm (l) x 11.4cm (h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaulownia Wood, Sakura Wood, Copper, Cast Iron, Incense, Sumac Wax, Leather, Linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior box is crafted from paulownia wood with a minimal, compartmentalized design inspired by Japanese storage traditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an unbleached cotton furoshiki wrap cloth to protect and carry the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to store and organize the Nezen ritual tools included that are used for scent, sound, and light rituals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper compartment holds the Taku, Orin Striker, Koh, and Warousoku stands\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower compartment designed for the Orin, Orin Futon, Kohzara, and Shokudai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated openings on side of box allow up to two smartphones to rest and charge discreetly inside the box, allowing time away from distractions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening, arranging, and returning each object encourages a calming ritual that marks the transition from daily activity into stillness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by traditional Japanese paulownia boxes historically used to protect valued objects and tea utensils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped by Iwata through a balance of Zen philosophy, sleep science, sustainable design, and traditional craftsmanship through the help of their spiritual guide, Tosei Shinabe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA video of Tosei Shinabe meditating with the elements of the box set can be viewed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nalatanalata.com\/journal\/the-philosophy-of-nezen\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Iwata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592145965302,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/files\/Nezen_Box_Set_Featured.jpg?v=1779170599","url":"https:\/\/shop.nalatanalata.com\/products\/nezen-box-set","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}