One gourd, one unique piece | In Stock | Chunqiu Original Design, Entirely Hand-knitted | Natural Small Gourd, Handheld Cultural Plaything

**A natural, exquisite small gourd. As you handle it, its color deepens, becoming more lustrous and cherished over time.** Within the gourd, find tranquility and peace of mind. Within the gourd, discover the vastness of heaven and earth. Within the gourd, grasp a philosophy of emptiness. Within the gourd, embrace prosperity and good fortune. Hang a gourd amidst the mundane world to receive its blessings and wealth. **New Year, New Joys, Wishing You Prosperity!** In Chinese culture, the gourd is a symbol of auspiciousness, its pronunciation echoing "fortune and prosperity" (福禄, fú lù), signifying doubled blessings. The gourd embodies the transformation of enlightenment, housing the harmony of heaven and earth, auspicious wealth, and long life. The gourd is a profoundly Eastern motif. Lao Tzu said: "The Tao gave birth to One; One gave birth to Two; Two gave birth to Three; Three gave birth to all things. All things embrace the negative and carry the positive." The gourd's form resembles the sun and moon, the union of yin and yang, containing the heavens and earth, thus becoming the origin of all creation. Gaze upon a gourd and understand the nature of all beings. Its roundness and gentle warmth evoke the Maitreya Buddha, always smiling, content with life. Within this small gourd lies the fulfillment of a life well-lived. **May this handheld gourd bring you joy in your endeavors and peace in all things!**