Peruvian Sacred Wood Lulu Tong Charm, Rotating Fortune, Vajra Knot Wax Cord Charm

Lulu Tong | Zen Tea Collection " Spin the beads for rolling fortunes and smooth sailing ♡ " **◢ Handcrafted, made to order. Inventory is not stocked. Please check announcements for the latest shipping status before placing your order.** **◢ For friends in Hong Kong and Macau, direct shipping is available only; we do not ship to Pinkoi's consolidation points.** **(Accompanying photos do not include other items)** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249484986_e232526064_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249484051_10df326423_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53248611737_8263aca10c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249984130_8d4f2bc966_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249847719_6e7d53d48e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53250877094_bd375576e5_h.jpg **/ Design Features /** The Lulu Tong originates from a new generation that merges Chinese auspicious symbolism with contemporary design. Its rotating beads represent smooth progress in life, turning fortunes, and abundant wealth. __In Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajra knot signifies the removal of obstacles, protection, and sacred Dharma objects.__ The Lulu Tong Sacred Wood Bead Charm is designed with Japanese Zen tea-inspired colors, featuring a lightweight four-strand braid complemented by a protective Vajra knot. An adjustable knot is incorporated into the cord, allowing you to customize the opening to your mood. Infuse your daily life with a touch of Zen, embracing inner peace and tranquility. **/ Materials & Dimensions /** Sacred wood bead from Peru, diameter approx. 18mm / Japanese Zen tea-colored waxed cord / Total charm length (including bead) approx. 11.5cm Adjustable knot / Handwoven and heat-sealed from raw materials, no additives / Natural aroma . **/ Please Understand Before Customizing /** **△ A small adjustable knot is present on the cord, allowing you to set your preferred opening state according to your mood.** **△ Due to the nature of handmade craftsmanship, no adhesive is used in the knots. Pulling forcefully may cause loosening or detachment.** **△ Knots will bear traces of hand-sealing.** **△ Bead patterns and color depths vary. The designer selects beads to match, and specific wood grains cannot be chosen.** **△ The luster, oils, and aroma of the sacred wood beads will gradually fade with wear.** **△ Waxed cords have slight shaping properties; if deformed, they can be stretched and adjusted.** **△ Please avoid contact with water and store in a well-ventilated, dry place.** **◢ Friends in Hong Kong and Macau, please provide a Chinese address (including district).** **◢ Direct shipping is available only for Hong Kong and Macau; we do not ship to Pinkoi's consolidation points.** **◢ Product inventory is not stocked; each hand-braided cord is meticulously crafted in sequence after an order is placed ♡** **[About the Hand-Dyed Packaging]** The small gauze pouch within the packaging is **personally hand-dyed by the designer using tea leaves to achieve an antique hue**. It is air-dried after washing. **Occasional unevenness in color or yellowing at the edges are natural phenomena**, not stains! Please be aware before ordering :) https://staging-jubilee.flickr.com/65535/54668601421_09db84ba3e_h.jpg https://staging-jubilee.flickr.com/65535/54668825573_b676efab62_k.jpg **:: Peruvian Inca Sacred Wood ::** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51710708260_7187424715_b.jpg __Made with genuine 18mm Peruvian sacred wood beads, each retaining its unique natural wood grain.__ __Rich in sacred wood's natural oils, it emits a warm, heart-soothing redwood aroma.__ Sacred wood possesses a serene, stabilizing power. Native to Central and South America, it was a sacred plant of the Inca Empire. The Spanish name "Palo Santo" literally translates to "holy wood." It has been revered in sacred spaces and rituals in the West since ancient times, second only to white sage in its widespread use. Sacred wood is believed to have transformative and protective properties, connecting the mind, body, and spirit, and purifying spaces. **:: Blessing at Xiahai Chenghuang Temple, Taipei ::** While preparing the "Matchmaker Series" (Sacred Wood Hand Cords), I recalled how after seeking a red thread from the Matchmaker deity during a time of romantic confusion, I found steadfast companionship with my now-husband for 16 years. This inspired me to arrange a special trip to Taipei with my daughter. I brought my material kit to worship and receive blessings at Taipei's Xiahai Chenghuang Temple. My daughter, only six at the time, steadily held the DSLR camera to capture the blessing ceremony (the first photo). Since then, "Mountain Below Has a Garden" has established a tradition: **newly acquired threads must be taken to Taipei's Xiahai Chenghuang Temple for incense blessings.** **Taipei's Xiahai Chenghuang Temple** is located on Dihua Street. It enshrines not only the Matchmaker deity but also primarily Chenghuang Ye (City God), along with the Eight Generals, Eight Officials, and many other deities. The main altar primarily houses Guanyin Bodhisattva, along with Bodhidharma, Maudgalyayana, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Maitreya Buddha, the Earth God, and Guan Yu, among others. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51701493706_c6d1c6e0e1_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51701493841_304438d2ed_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51702381010_609b0a8083_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51702169364_fcb467c283_b.jpg **:: Brand Origin ::** Initially, during my daily Buddhist chanting, I used a mala strung with 108 sacred wood beads, which I also carried with me outdoors. The pervasive sacred wood aroma brought me a sense of peace. My daughter often played with my mala and loved its scent. One day, I used extra sacred wood beads to weave a bracelet for her. Seeing how she cherished it, even wearing it to school, felt like an extension of my presence. This inspired me to share this fragrant blessing with more people. **⫯⫰** There is a garden below the mountain. In the garden, there is a tree hollow, and within the hollow, there is light. I hold a mountain within my heart, and for years, I've felt an urgent need to escape everything and return to the mountains. Below the mountain, a garden bloomed, nurturing me. Years later, a tree hollow grew, and gradually, light emerged. From then on, I no longer felt such a strong need to return to the mountain; I *am* the mountain, I *am* the tree, I *am* the light. If you pass by, you are welcome to take a piece, to share a word. We can illuminate each other.