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As one of China’s oldest traditions, dating back over 2,000 years, the practice of the art of incense is a spiritual discipline once reserved for scholars and high monks, Emperors and dignitaries of the court.
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Feuerle Incense Ceremony
The Feuerle Incense Ceremony was created by Désiré Feuerle, collector and co-founder of The Feuerle Collection, as a contemporary yet authentic version of this ancient discipline.
While being related to the traditional knowledge of Chinese Incense Masters, The Feuerle Incense Ceremony is an unprecedented art performance for which all details have been originally conceived by Désiré Feuerle.
It has been recognized by Master Wang Chun-Chin, the most important scholar and master of the traditional Imperial Chinese incense ceremony, who was present at the press presentation when the Incense Room officially opened.The Incense Room was designed by the collector together with architect John Pawson.
It is surrounded by the Lake Room, beautifully illuminated Khmer sculptures and contemporary artworks by Nobuyoshi Araki, Adam Fuss and Anish Kapoor.
The performance involves the use of precious incense, such as Green Qinan, Bhutan Qinan and Hainan Agarwood, and explores the relationship between the scents, the senses, the human spirit and nature, revealing the high level of sophistication to which Chinese culture arrived.
Integral to the ceremony are a series of incense tools, an incense table set and stools, as well as specially designed clothing for both the master and guests, such as silken coats and ceremony shoes, which are the result of an extensive international research project based on the vision and taste of Désiré Feuerle.
Participation in an incense ceremony is not part of the regular tour and is only possible after prior booking.
Additional information
For further information you can reach The Feuerle Collection here:
The Feuerle Collection
Hallesches Ufer 70
10963, Berlin
+49 30 2579 2320
Accessibility
Barrier-free.
