Handmade Struck-by-Lightning Wood Pendant Inlaid with Silver and Featuring Tai Chi for Protection

I. Main Features

Material: These two items are mainly made of wood, presenting a rich reddish-brown color with clear textures. The texture appears to be relatively hard, possibly being sandalwood or other high-quality hardwoods. Some areas are embedded with materials such as metals and colorful beads. For example, the Tai Chi pattern, lines, and beads on the item on the right add a sense of refinement.

Craftsmanship: The carving craftsmanship is excellent. On the item on the left, there are characters and patterns carved with smooth lines and clear strokes. On the item on the right, the inlay craftsmanship of the Tai Chi pattern, Bagua symbols, as well as the lines and beads is meticulous. All parts are connected naturally, and the overall surface is polished smoothly, providing a comfortable touch.

Design: The overall design style is simple and elegant, full of traditional cultural charm. The item on the left has a simple shape, and the combination of characters and patterns is of profound significance. The item on the right takes the Tai Chi and Bagua as the core elements, matched with colorful beads and lines, which not only reflects the profoundness of traditional culture but also has a certain modern design sense. The edges and corners of both items have been rounded, making them both aesthetically pleasing and practical.

II. Spiritual Significance

Symbol of Traditional Culture: Elements such as the Tai Chi and Bagua, and characters on the items are important symbols of Chinese traditional culture. The Tai Chi and Bagua symbolize the changes and balance of all things in the universe, implying the harmony of Yin and Yang and the smooth progress of everything. The characters may contain specific meanings of praying for blessings and dispelling evil, reflecting the yearning for a better life and the resistance to ominous things in traditional culture.

Spiritual Sustenance and Protection: In traditional culture, such items are often regarded as having the functions of protection and praying for blessings. People believe that wearing or using them can obtain spiritual comfort, resist evil spirits, and ensure safety. At the same time, it is also a sustenance of the belief in traditional culture.

Carrier of Cultural Inheritance: They carry rich traditional cultural connotations and inherit and promote traditional culture in the form of these items. Owning and using these items is also an identification with and inheritance of traditional culture, allowing traditional culture to continue in modern life.

III. Maintenance Instructions

Avoid Dampness: Wooden items are prone to getting damp, deforming, and getting moldy. Therefore, avoid letting them come into contact with water. When taking a bath, swimming, or in a damp environment, keep the items properly. If they accidentally get wet, dry them immediately with a dry cloth and place them in a well-ventilated and dry place to dry naturally. Avoid exposure to the sun or high-temperature baking.

Prevent Scratching: Although the wood has a hard texture, the carved and inlaid parts on the surface are relatively fragile and prone to being scratched. During wearing, use, and storage, avoid contact with sharp objects. It is best to place them separately in a soft cloth bag or jewelry box to prevent surface damage.
Keep Away from Chemical Substances: Avoid letting the items come into contact with chemical substances such as perfume, cosmetics, and detergents. These substances may corrode the wooden surface or damage the inlaid parts. If they accidentally come into contact, rinse them immediately with clean water and dry them.

Regular Cleaning: You can gently wipe the items with a soft dry cloth regularly to remove the dust on the surface. For stubborn stains, you can gently wipe them with a small amount of special wooden cleaner, but be careful not to over-wipe to avoid damaging the carved and inlaid parts on the surface.

IV. Specifications

Commodity Type: Wooden Handicraft (may be used as a pendant, hanging ornament, or decorative item)
Size: 641cm
Material: Struck-by-Lightning Wood, Colorful Beads