Chun Qiu Original Design | All Handmade | Natural Gourd Hand-Twirled Artifact

**A natural, premium gourd. With time and handling, its color deepens, its luster brightens, becoming ever more cherished.** This particular gourd is larger than others (please refer to the image for dimensions). As natural gourds, each piece will have slight variations in size and shape, though they will be generally consistent. **Comes with a 6mm Green Sandalwood and one 8mm high-content Purple Gold Sand bead bracelet (please specify your wrist size!), which can be worn separately or used as a base for the gourd.** Within the gourd lies tranquility and peace of mind. Within the gourd lies the vastness of the universe. Within the gourd resides the philosophy of emptiness. Within the gourd is abundance and prosperity. Hang a gourd amidst the mundane world, and embrace the blessings of this earthly life. **New Year, New Joys, Wishing You Prosperity!** In Chinese culture, the gourd is a symbol of auspiciousness, its pronunciation echoing that of "fortune and prosperity," signifying double blessings. The gourd represents a ever-changing Bodhi, embodying harmony, auspiciousness, prosperity, and longevity. The gourd is an essence of the Far East. Lao Tzu said, "The Tao gave birth to the One; the One gave birth to the Two; the Two gave birth to the Three; the Three gave birth to all things. All things carry yin and embrace yang." The gourd's shape resembles the sun and moon, the union of yin and yang, holding within it the sun, moon, and heavens, the origin of all creation. To see a gourd is to understand the myriad forms of existence. Its roundness and gentleness are reminiscent of a smiling Maitreya Buddha, content and ever-joyful. Within this small gourd lies a sense of fulfillment and completeness in life. **With this hand-spun gourd, we wish you joy in your travels and peace in all your endeavors!** > Green Sandalwood **Natural Green Sandalwood. Initially yellowish, it gradually turns a deeper green with oxidation over time.** Green Sandalwood is rich in oil and possesses a natural fragrance. It boasts beautiful wood grain, a smooth and fine texture, an enduringly pleasant aroma, and a vibrant, ever-changing color. The wood beads clearly display intricate, decorative natural patterns, each ring like an ancient growth ring, exuding an aura of antiquity. The enchanting beauty of Green Sandalwood leads many to consider it an object of good fortune, often referred to as "Sacred Sandalwood." **When not worn and kept in a sealed environment for extended periods, Green Sandalwood may develop a frosted appearance (this is not mold). This is a normal phenomenon and can be easily wiped clean with a cotton cloth, so please do not worry.**