Heiwa Kō | Peruvian Sacred Wood | Vajra Knot Wax Cord Bracelet | Keychain | Graduation Gift | Pair

Heiwa Kō | Zen Tea Palette "A touch of Zen for everyday life, securing peace and tranquility in your heart. ♡" **◢ Hand-knotted, made-to-order. Inventory is not in stock. Please check announcements for the latest shipping status before placing an order.** **◢ For our friends in Hong Kong and Macau, direct shipping is available; we do not ship to Pinkoi forwarding stations.** ** (Styling props not included) ** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249986575_465352ecbe_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249484051_10df326423_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249984130_8d4f2bc966_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249483776_126efecb6e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53249484691_2be3ea18cf_b.jpg **/ Design Features /** __In Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajra knot symbolizes warding off obstacles, protection, and sacred objects.__ This Heiwa Kō is designed with a Japanese Zen tea color palette, using a protective Vajra knot as the main cord. A movable knot at the bead is designed to gently secure the loop, preventing slippage. Wear it anywhere, keep it with you, and anchor the peace and serenity in your heart. **/ Materials & Dimensions /** **Sold as a pair; not sold separately.** Originating from South America, Peruvian Inca sacred wood beads, approx. 8mm in diameter / Japanese Zen tea colored waxed cord / Unfolded cord length (excluding beads) approx. 8cm Movable knot / Hand-woven and heat-sealed from natural materials, no additives / Natural aroma . **/ Please Understand Before Ordering /** **△ There is a short movable section of cord at the end of the loop. This can be slid up after the bead to gently secure the loop and prevent slippage.** **△ Due to the handmade and eco-friendly nature, no adhesives are used in the knots. Pulling by hand may cause loosening or detachment.** **△ All knots will have visible signs of being heat-sealed by hand.** **△ Bead patterns and color depth vary. The designer will match beads based on availability; specific wood grain cannot be chosen.** **△ The luster, oils, and aroma of the sacred wood beads will gradually fade over time with wear.** **△ Waxed cords have a slight shaping property; if deformed, they can be stretched and adjusted.** **△ The first time you attach the tail bead, you may need to gently open the loop to secure it.** **△ Please avoid contact with water and store in a well-ventilated, dry place.** **◢ For customers in Hong Kong and Macau, please provide your Chinese address (including district).** **◢ Direct shipping only for Hong Kong and Macau; no shipping to Pinkoi forwarding stations.** **◢ The listed stock quantity is not ready-to-ship; each bracelet is scheduled for production in order after receiving your order. ♡** **[About the Hand-Dyed Packaging]** The small gauze bag within the packaging is **hand-dyed with tea leaves by the designer to achieve an antique hue**. It is air-dried after washing. **Occasional uneven dyeing or yellowing at the edges are natural occurrences, 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 8mm Peruvian sacred wood beads, each retaining its unique natural wood grain.__ __Rich in natural sacred wood oils, it emanates a warm, heartwarming redwood aroma.__ Sacred wood possesses a tranquil, grounding energy. 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, its uses second only to white sage. Sacred wood is believed to transform energy and offer protection, connecting the mind, body, and spirit, and purifying spaces. **:: Blessing at Xiahai Chenghuang Temple, Taipei ::** While preparing the "Yuelao Series" (sacred wood bracelet collection), I recalled how, during a time of romantic uncertainty, receiving a Yuelao red string led to a 16-year journey of love and understanding with my now-husband. This inspired a special trip to Taipei with my daughter. I brought my materials and visited Xiahai Chenghuang Temple for a blessing ceremony. My daughter, only six at the time, steadily held the camera to capture the incense-passing ritual (the first photo). Since then, a tradition was established: __any newly purchased cord materials will be brought to Xiahai Chenghuang Temple in Taipei for incense blessings__. **Xiahai Chenghuang Temple in Taipei**, located on Dihua Street, not only enshrines Yuelao (the matchmaker deity) but is primarily dedicated to Chenghuang Ye (City God). It also houses deities like the Eight Generals and Eight Scribes, among many others. The main Buddhist altar primarily enshrines Guanyin Bodhisattva, along with Bodhidharma, Maudgalyāyana, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Maitreya Buddha, Tudigong (Earth God), and Guan Di (God of War). 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 I had made myself with 108 sacred wood beads. I also carried it with me when I went out, finding peace in its lingering aroma. My daughter often played with my mala and loved its scent. So, one day, I used extra sacred wood beads to weave a bracelet for her. Seeing her reluctant to take it off, wearing it to school as if it carried my companionship, inspired me to share this fragrant blessing with more people. **⫯⫰** There is a garden at the foot of the mountain, And in the garden, a tree hollow. Light shines from within the hollow. I have a mountain in my heart, and for years, I've felt an urgent need to escape everything and return to the mountains. A garden blossomed at the foot of the mountain, nourishing me. Years later, a tree hollow grew, gradually filling with light. 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 little, to speak, and to illuminate each other.