Get a feel for traditional Chinese style with this wooden hair stick adorned with a decorative hanging tassel and peony carvings. It serves as both an accessory for practical use when wearing hairstyles and as a finishing touch for Hanfu, qipao and other styles inspired by Chinese fashion.
Design & Cultural Meaning
Peony: A common choice in Chinese decorative arts and often known as a symbol of good fortune, honour and prosperity.
Tassel: The flowing tassel provides movement and a fine decorative detail to the carved wooden top.
The design also makes reference to zhū lián bì hé (珠联璧合), a phrase used in Chinese to refer to things that complement each other beautifully. This meaning is appropriate as a design inspiration, rather than a claim about the hair stick's historical origin.
Materials & Details
Material: Green sandalwood, black-tone wood or peach wood, depending on the variant chosen
Finish: Carved, smoothed and polished wood; hand-carving is only added if it can be verified by the maker
Lengths: 7 in (18 cm) or 9 in (23 cm) (depending on the variant)
Shape: Round or oval.
Some natural wood grain and color variation is possible from one piece to the next.
How to Choose a Length
The 7-inch hair stick is a smaller size for some of the common buns and updos used daily. The 9-inch size adds extra length to larger buns and/or longer hair styles. The best fit will depend on one's hair type, length, and the way it is being styled.
Care Instructions
Avoid excessive heat and moisture on the wooden hair stick. After use, use a soft, dry cloth to clean it, and store it in a pouch to help preserve the details and tassel that have been carved out.
