Twelve Flower Goddesses Incense Holder · March Peach Blossom · Hua Mulan · 花木蘭

March Peach Blossom · Hua Mulan

A peach blossom in spring, a quiet courage ready to bloom.

Inspired by the March peach blossom and the story of Hua Mulan, this sculptural Liuli incense holder brings together softness and courage — the gentle beauty of spring with a spirit of strength that comes from within.

Hua Mulan is celebrated in Chinese legend as a woman who took her father’s place in the army, becoming an enduring symbol of courage, devotion, and inner strength. Her story has traveled far beyond China and become familiar to audiences around the world. Paired with the peach blossom — a sign of spring and renewal — her story reminds us that strength does not always need to look hard; sometimes, it can bloom with grace.

FOR DESIGNERS & INTERIOR STYLING

With its soft blush Liuli and layered peach blossom form, this piece brings a gentle yet expressive sculptural presence to residential, hospitality, and curated interior spaces. Its compact scale makes it especially suitable for a private study, reading corner, bedroom, tea setting, meditation space, entry display, hotel interior, hospitality suite, gallery setting, or decorative display.

Natural or ambient light passing through the translucent blush-pink Liuli reveals subtle changes in warmth, tone, and depth. The delicate floral form pairs naturally with wood, stone, glass, and restrained neutral materials, allowing the piece to work as both a functional incense holder and a refined decorative accent.

THE ART OF LIULI

Created through an intricate lost-wax casting process, each piece begins with its own mold. After the wax is removed and the Liuli undergoes high-temperature forming, the outer mold must be broken away before the piece can be carefully refined, ground, and polished.

One mold. One piece.

The colors are not painted onto the finished surface.

They are formed within the Liuli during the high-temperature process, becoming part of the material itself. As light passes through different colors and depths of Liuli, subtle variations in transparency and tone reveal the sculptural layers of the peach blossom petals.

Because of this process, small variations may appear from piece to piece. Subtle natural bubbles and gentle flowing patterns may also appear within the Liuli. These are characteristic of the making process and contribute to the individual character of each piece, rather than being considered defects.

A QUIET MOMENT OF YOUR OWN

Each month in the Twelve Flower Goddesses Incense Holder Collection is accompanied by its own selected incense, thoughtfully paired with that month’s piece. The incense is included as part of the experience, with a different selection accompanying each of the twelve months.

Light the incense and let its fragrance slowly fill the room. Read a book, enjoy a cup of tea, meditate, or simply sit quietly for a while. Set down the weight of the day and leave a little time for yourself. In the gentle fragrance, slow down, soften, and return to your own rhythm.

A flower in stillness. A moment of your own.