Called "fragrant bags" in ancient times, scented sachets are bags usually sewed with cloth or weaved with multicolor silk threads stuffed with aromatic herbs. The sweet-smelling bags were initially used for absorbing sweat, repelling insects and warding off evils. 

Scented sachets are not only useful, but also ornamental. They come in different shapes and sizes, such as round, oval, guava, bottle gourd and many others. And they are normally adorned with elaborate patterns, with each pattern symbolizing a special meaning. For instance, a double-fish or double-butterfly pattern symbolizes the love between a man and a woman; patterns like lotus or peony flowers symbolize women; pine and crane patterns symbolize longevity and a guava pattern symbolizes lots of children.

An exquisite scented sachet is not just a pure ornament, but more of something that contains cultural and historical richness - an indication of simple and active vitality and a symbol of real folk culture and human nature.