The handmade wooden hair stick features a delicate floral design and a beautiful hanging tassel, inspired by the traditional Chinese buyao (步摇). A slender black wooden stem supports two light green peony flowers, with butterfly motifs, pale green beads and a teardrop pendant hanging down that dangle slightly as you walk.
This hairpin is a Chinese style hairpin, which is soft and elegant, and can be used to add a Jiangnan style charm to hanfu, qipao and daily life.
Design Details
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Wooden Hair Stick: A slim, black wooden shaft with a gently curved profile, designed for securing buns, twists, and coiled updos.
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Peony Flower Details: Two fine lampwork glass flowers with gradient petals from white to soft green with warm yellow centres.
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Dangling Tassel: A gold chain with pale green round beads and white jade-tone butterfly accents, with a light green teardrop pendant.
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Double Sided Design: The floral decorations are completed on both sides of the hairpin, so that the hairpin can be worn from different angles and look good.
The meaning of the design
In Chinese culture, the peony is known as the "king of flowers" and is considered to be a symbol of prosperity, good fortune, beauty, and elegance. It has been a traditional theme in Chinese art and decorative arts for a long time.
The butterfly is another common symbol in Chinese decorative arts, and is often used to represent joy, happiness, and a graceful life.
The peony and butterfly form a beautiful pair, symbolizing wishes for beauty, happiness, and good fortune. This hair stick is also an ideal gift for birthdays, graduations and other special events.
Product Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Product Type |
Wooden Hair Stick / Chinese Hairpin |
| Material |
Wood shaft; lampwork-style glass flowers and pendant |
| Style |
Neo-Chinese |
| Motifs |
Peony, Butterfly |
| Craftsmanship |
Handmade |
| Weight |
Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz) |
| Shaft Color |
Black |
Styling and Wearing Tips
This lightweight wooden hair stick is ideal for low updos, coiling and twisted buns.
To wear, collect hair into a bun or twist and insert stick into base of bun or twist at an angle to help secure. Trim the tassel so that the decorative elements are free hanging.
The floral motifs are soft green, which look great with traditional hanfu and qipao, and the simple wooden handle is also suitable for contemporary Neo-Chinese attire. Can be used to give a simple everyday updo a nice finishing touch.
Care Instructions
Avoid letting the hair come into contact with water and excessive moisture. Keep it flat or in a protective pouch to avoid tassel and decorative glass parts tangling or being damaged.
