Reeds look somewhat similar to bamboo skewers. However, reeds are made

out of rattan not bamboo.These rattan reeds are usually between 10 and 15 inches

in length.(The 12 inch reeds are considered the most popular length).Each individual

reed containsabout 20 "channels". I compare these channels tosmall drinking

straws. They run the entire length of the reed. It is through these channels that the

reeds"suck up" the fragranced oils and pull it to the tops of the reeds. The scent is

then dispersedinto the airthrough natural evaporation. In general, between 6-10

reeds are used at a time. The more reeds, the greater the scent.