Thunderstruck jujube wood purple wisteria amulet with a small sword pendant, a Taoist ritual tool as a personal accessory old material with a dark color finely carved by hand.

Jujube wood gourd decoration

(protection), the thunderstruck jujube wood is regarded by Taoism as an amulet that can protect oneself and ward off evil spirits;

(luck), the homophone of “jujube” and “early” carries the expectations of early success and early happiness, symbolizing auspiciousness;

(belief), as a raw material for Taoist ritual instruments, it is a spiritual sustenance for believers;

(strength), its hard texture symbolizes the spirit of tenacity, giving people motivation to move forward;

(connection), it not only connects the cultural heritage of past and present but is also believed to help people communicate with external energy and consciousness.

 Special Attention for Jujube Wood Carvings / Custom Ornaments

The hollow or finely carved parts are prone to accumulate dust, which can cleaned with a soft-bristled brush to avoid direct water rinsing. If there is a painted surface, avoid scratching with hard objects, regularly wipe with a dedicated surface maintenance agent to prevent the paint surface from oxidizing and fading. Jujube wood ornaments placed outdoors (such as courtyard decorations) need to be treated in advance withing and sun protection (brushing outdoor wood paint), otherwise, they are prone to accelerate aging and cracking. It is forbidden to place jujube wood products in an with a large temperature difference for a long time (such as moving from outdoors to a heated room in winter), which can easily cause cracking due to thermal expansion and contraction.Jujube wood should not come into direct contact with an open flame, it is easy to carbonize and burn near a heat source, and it needs to be kept away from tops, candles, etc.