Twelve Flower Goddesses Incense Holder · October Hibiscus · Yang Miaozhen · 楊妙真

October Hibiscus Blossom · Yang Miaozhen

A graceful blossom, a spirit that never yields.

Inspired by the October hibiscus and the story of Yang Miaozhen, this sculptural Liuli incense holder brings together delicate beauty and unwavering strength. Its softly layered pink petals and warm golden tones capture the elegance of a flower in bloom, offering a gentle expression of confidence and resilience.

Yang Miaozhen, a female military leader during the turbulent Jin and Southern Song period, is remembered for her martial skills and leadership. Paired with the hibiscus — admired for its delicate and graceful appearance — her story offers a reminder that gentleness and determination can exist together. True strength does not always need to announce itself.

FOR DESIGNERS & INTERIOR STYLING

With its soft pink and warm golden Liuli tones and graceful hibiscus form, this piece brings a gentle yet confident 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 Liuli reveals subtle shifts of pink, champagne-gold, warmth, and depth across the layered petals. Its refined tones pair 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 hibiscus 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.