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Yue Lao Series | Botanical Hues "The Power to Safeguard Love and Happiness ♡" **▲ Please check our announcements for the latest shipping status before placing your order ▲** **▲ For our friends in Hong Kong and Macau, direct shipping is available only; we do not ship to Pinkoi's forwarding stations ▲** **[Measuring Your Size]** Using a thin thread, measure snugly around the slimmest part of your wrist. Do not add any extra length. When providing your size, you may indicate if you prefer a "snug fit" or a "slightly loose fit." The first time you fasten the clasp with the end bead, you might need to gently stretch the loop open. **[Important Notes Before Customization]** **◇ Each batch of sacred wood beads has unique grain patterns. The designer will pair the wax cord colors based on the available beads; specific wood grain patterns cannot be requested.** **◇ The luster, natural oils, and fragrance of the beads will gradually diminish over time with wear.** **◇ As wax cords have a slight molding characteristic, you can gently stretch them to adjust their shape if they appear deformed upon arrival.** **◎ Please avoid contact with water. Remove before showering. If the bracelet gets wet, place it in a dry area to air dry naturally.** **◎ Not recommended for children under 3 years old. Parents, please ensure children do not place the items in their mouths.** **◆ Friends in Hong Kong and Macau, please ensure you provide a Chinese address (including the district).** **◆ The listed stock quantity is not for immediate dispatch. Each bracelet is handcrafted in sequence after an order is placed. Please refer to the announcements for the latest shipping status before ordering and keep an eye on the estimated shipping date notifications. The actual shipping date may vary by 1-2 days ♡** **[About the Hand-Dyed Packaging]** The small gauze pouch inside the packaging is ** personally hand-dyed with tea leaves by the designer to achieve an antique hue **. It is air-dried after washing. ** Occasional uneven dye deposits or slight yellowing at the edges are natural occurrences ** and not stains! ** Please be aware of this before placing your order :) ** https://staging-jubilee.flickr.com/65535/54668601421_09db84ba3e_h.jpg https://staging-jubilee.flickr.com/65535/54668825573_b676efab62_k.jpg **:: Our Story ::** Initially, when reciting Buddhist scriptures during my morning and evening practices, I used a mala I had strung myself with 108 sacred wood beads. I also carried it with me when I went out, and its lingering scent brought me a sense of peace. My daughter often played with my mala and loved its aroma. So, one day, I took some spare sacred wood beads and braided them into a bracelet for her. Seeing how she cherished it, wearing it to school as if it were a token of my companionship, inspired me to share this fragrant blessing and prayer with more people. **:: The Yue Lao Series ::** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51708736885_51ec33b716_b.jpg The ancient character "系" (xì) is a homophone for "繫" (jì), meaning "to tie" or "to connect." "The red string, used to tie the feet of husband and wife, and even when they sit, they are secretly bound together. Even families of enemies, separated by status or distance, with one in the farthest reaches of officialdom or the other in distant lands, once this string is tied, it can never be undone." The legend of Yue Lao, the old man under the moon, originates from the story in Tang Dynasty writer Li Fuyan's "Records of the Mysterious and Strange: The Marriage-Matching Shop." In the story, the young man Wei Gu, guided by the old man's matchmaking, eventually married the daughter of the vegetable seller whom the old man had pointed out years prior. This passage suggests that men and women bound by the red string, regardless of being adversaries, vast differences in wealth, or separated by miles, will ultimately become husband and wife. **:: Blessed by the Incense Burner of Xiahai City God Temple ::** While preparing materials for the Yue Lao series, I recalled my own journey. When I was lost in matters of the heart, I received a red string from Yue Lao, and with my current husband, we have shared 16 years of love and understanding. This memory sparked the idea for a special trip to Taipei with my daughter. We brought my materials to the Xiahai City God Temple in Taipei to offer prayers and have them blessed. Here are the photos I captured, with my 6-year-old daughter holding her DSLR camera to take the first one, along with the happiness we wish to share with you. 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 May every wearer of this bracelet find peace and contentment. **:: The Two Beads ::** The "Yue Lao Series" embodies the benevolent spirit of the Yue Lao legend. Two sacred wood beads are placed at the head and tail of the bracelet. They meet and interlock, symbolizing the invisible thread of destiny that connects two people, traversing thousands of miles to ultimately grow old together. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajra knot signifies the dispelling of obstacles, protection, and sacred treasures. The main cord is woven with a light, four-strand braid, finished with a Vajra knot that connects to Buddhist practices. Blessings are intricately woven into the wax cord with each knot. Wearing it daily offers protective and blessing powers, bringing spiritual stability and happiness to the sensitive individuals around you, especially when entering places with low-frequency energy or crowded, mixed energies. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51705434951_9a74d83a74_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51706325660_39f905ca31_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51702169059_ae08e719f0_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51702169224_00022cca79_b.jpg **:: Peruvian Sacred Wood ::** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51710708260_7187424715_b.jpg **Featuring genuine 8mm Peruvian sacred wood beads, each with its unique natural grain.** **Rich in sacred wood's natural oils, it emits a warm, comforting red sandalwood aroma.** Sacred wood possesses a serene, stabilizing energy. It is a sacred plant native to Central and South America, revered by the Inca Empire. The Spanish name "Palo Santo" literally translates to "holy wood." Since ancient times, it has been highly honored in sacred spaces and rituals in the Western world, with uses second only to white sage. An Inca sacred wood tree lives for about 80-90 years. Its branches fall naturally in the forest, and after several years of resting and transformation, the heartwood ferments, producing oils and a uniquely rich aroma. It is believed that Inca sacred wood has strong purifying and protective properties, can connect the mind, body, and spirit, and can cleanse spaces. **[Please specify other color preferences in your order notes ♡]** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249636877_a5da9e3303_h.jpg **[2023 New Colors ♡]** For purchases, please visit https://www.pinkoi.com/product/gpKX5eKT https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53250877104_7bdd59c1ec_h.jpg **【About The Tree Hole Garden】** Down the mountain, there is a garden. In the garden, there is a tree hole. Within the tree hole, there is light. I hold a mountain in my heart, and for years, I have felt an urgent need to escape everything and return to that mountain. Below the mountain, a garden bloomed, nurturing me. Many years later, a tree hole 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 happen to pass by, feel free to come in and take a little, to talk. We can illuminate each other.