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SMN - Carta d'Armenia
$55.00
Carta D'Armenia Papers.
Medicinal papers were in use from the 17th to the early 20th century as deodorant and santising agents.
Carta d'Armenia's history began in the late 19th century when Frenchman August Ponsot was in Armenia during his travels through the Ottoman Empire (Armenia at the time was part of the empire). He was amazed to discover that the people there scented and sanitized their homes by burning a natural resin with a balmy-vanilla like fragrance.
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Carta d'Armenia is a paper infused with bezoin resin - extracted from Styrax trees and known for its balsamic, resinous character - and aromatic oriental extracts.
It burns without flame and the vapor purifies the air and scent the interiors. It may be used also to perfume clothing by placing it intact in drawers, suitcases, or closets.
Instructions : Fold the paper back and forth to create a zig-zag paper that will stand on its own, as per the images shown here. Hold the paper at one end and light the opposite end. Allow it to burn for a few seconds, then blow out the flame. The paper will continue to smoulder, releasing the fragrance. Place on a fireproof holder - either ceramic or glass. Never leave unattended.
18 scented papers per box.
Made in Italy.
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All packages are targeted for delivery between 2-10 working days of order confirmation.
The following shipping rates apply :
- Auckland delivery - $10 flat rate
- Rest of North Island and Rural delivery - $12 flat rate
- South Island - $15 flat rate
- South Island Rural delivery - $20 flat rate
For more details, please read our full shipping and returns policies.
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Our own exclusive hand-finished cards, printed on finest quality Italian deckled card, are the finishing touch to this premium stationery selection.
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one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in the world, dating back to 1612 - completes the sensory experience of a visit to Passion For Paper.