Taiwan's First Begonia Taiwan Xianghuo Dai / Peace Charm Taiwanese Omamori Taiwanese Souvenir Commemorative Gift

🏆 Featured by Harper's Bazaar Taiwan on Instagram 🏆 Over 460,000 views on Threads for "The Taiwanese souvenir that never fails to impress foreigners" The *Xiaodaozhi* Begonia Taiwan *Xianghuo Dai* is the first of its kind, uniquely combining a Taiwan island map, begonia window lattice patterns, and the *xianghuo dai* form into a protective charm specifically for Taiwanese people. https://images.plurk.com/4SuHQLgfAxY9Onfx5uiHVc.png https://images.plurk.com/1CfM1VUlLP60kyb9TyKkNE.png We've taken the begonia window lattices commonly seen in early Taiwan, shaped them into the island of Taiwan that we inhabit, and combined it with the image of our elders praying devoutly in childhood. Material Culture x Taiwan Island x Folk Beliefs = Taiwan's First "Begonia Taiwan *Xianghuo Dai*" https://images.plurk.com/1RE17uNVeY0aFfYxIBvb8E.jpg https://images.plurk.com/6fX7UxxBcD4u2Dtr219ENa.jpg **:::: Dimensions ::::** Begonia Taiwan: 4 x 2 cm, 0.2 cm thick; Made in Taiwan, Acrylic (For safety, we chose acrylic—lightweight and shatterproof. It adds to the sachet's protective quality.) Xianghuo Dai: 5 x 3.5 cm; Hot-stamped, Made in Taiwan, Plastic Tassel Knot: 15 cm; Made in Taiwan, Adjustable length https://images.plurk.com/4IuLHNS65nMJeE8n8SDB75.jpg https://images.plurk.com/2vga2fmjOsocNzY7phBMQq.jpg **:::: Product Notes ::::** Each begonia flower pattern is sampled differently, making every piece unique. https://images.plurk.com/3qpRta6uaU2KQDesGPpfhi.jpg https://images.plurk.com/FTCKGffc4jyxqEK4QZvAu.jpg **:::: Ideal For ::::** Yourself Gifting to international clients Gifting to friends living abroad A representative and easily bulk-purchased Taiwanese gift for visitors to Taiwan A subtle identifier for Taiwanese traveling abroad Travel agencies / Hoteliers https://images.plurk.com/52FGlbVcrKgJsrP2PQZdcF.jpg https://images.plurk.com/7mVdmwJ4ypcxHnyzLS6FuK.jpg https://images.plurk.com/4919sBCUUULXwF3SF0ZpVc.jpg Pictured left is legendary astronaut Koichi Wakata. Image provided by researcher Hsu Chih-hsiang of Taiwan's National Defense Research Institute. **:::: Trademark Protection ::::** This series of designs is protected by multiple trademarks. Only *Xiaodaozhi*, a brand under Zuo Yi Design, is authorized to sell these products. https://images.plurk.com/2XfTa6uKAbE5hzT7mB9tRI.jpg **:::: Media Coverage ::::** https://youtu.be/puXyLIwqu1A **:::: About Xiaodaozhi ::::** Originating from life, yet more than just life—it's a sense of identity. "Xiaodao" (Little Island) refers to our cherished island of Taiwan. "Zhi" (Record/Mark) signifies documentation and inscription. *Xiaodaozhi* refines Taiwanese imagery from everyday life, distilling and transforming it into a unique sense of belonging to this island. https://images.plurk.com/N21cv9lYP5uiYEQIrLFAn.jpg