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Chinese Boxwood

February 11th, 2009

Angie

Chinese Boxwood

Diptych dial, leaf Ia Photo Mugs

Diptych dial. Boxwood dial consisting of two leaves that fold together when not in use. On leaf Ia is a lunar volvelle, marked by Chinese characters. Six further Chinese characters in red paint read Moon plate and Combined Sun and Moon dials. The volvelle is used with a brass screw pin, which is stored in a hole in the upper leaf. Leaf Ib features a vertical dial, within which four Chinese charact…

Diptych dial, leaf IIb Photo Mugs

Diptych dial. This rectangular lacquered boxwood dial divides into two leaves that fold together when not in use. Leaf Ia carries a proverb in Chinese characters in red and black Light smoke disperses people from lords houses and, at the bottom, Shadow of Sun and Moon. Leaf Ib features a vertical dial marked with Chinese characters. Four further red characters appear above the dial Small time must…

Diptych dial, leaves Ib and IIa Photo Mugs

Diptych dial. Boxwood dial consisting of two leaves that fold together when not in use. On leaf Ia is a lunar volvelle, marked by Chinese characters. Six further Chinese characters in red paint read Moon plate and Combined Sun and Moon dials. The volvelle is used with a brass screw pin, which is stored in a hole in the upper leaf. Leaf Ib features a vertical dial, within which four Chinese charact…

Vogelzang The Performer Wood Stove, Model# TR009

$899.99

The Performer is an EPA-certified airtight steel wood stove with pedestal base and a heavy cast iron door with air washed ceramic glass that allows for a magnificent view of the burning fire. It is a beautiful stove that will enhance any hearth setting. The Performer burns up to 25 lbs. of wood to heat up to 2200 sq. feet for as long as 12 hours. The Performer boasts heavy-gauge 3/16in. reinfor…

Tan’s Wood Comb Gift Set Raw Lacquer 3-4

$19.99

The raw lacqer comb is top-coated with natural raw lacquer, or “Chinese Lacquer” . It produced through traditional crafts and modern patent technologies. The paint film is featured in good ductility, hot resistance, abrasion resistance and erosion resistance of weak acid, alkali, salt and oil. This product has integrated the practicability of the wooden combs and the esthetics of lacquer wares int…

Chinese Handicraft Art – Wooden Comb

Chinese comb, one of the traditional handicrafts in China , has a history over thousands of years .The original Chinese comb was discovered in Shandong?Ningyang in 1959. It is proved to be around 6,000 years old.
Nowadays, with the development of modern society, the usage of Chinese combs has changed according to some aesthetic needs. This change comes to the appearance of combs, which could now be variously ornamented. By such process like carving, drawing, scorching, etc, Chinese combs have more than 700 patterns now, including historical people, landscapes, birds, animals, opera characters and so forth. It has classical but fashion design, and show the profound culture of China.
The materials for wood combs include many types.
Mahogany comb: This kind of combs is made of the pure natural materials mahogany. It will not static electricity and thus can take full care of hair. In the Chinese culture, people believe mahogany which is auspicious goods in Chinese mind can ward off evil.
Bamboo comb: Bamboo combs are made of the skin of sturdy bamboo glued with lacquer and smoothed out. Bamboo combs can be used to remove hair dirty and make your hair smooth.
Sandalwood comb, Boxwood comb, Photinial comb, etc.
Chinese wooden comb is different from other combs, such as plastic comb. Wooden comb is not adding any harmful material for bodies. The wood of these trees is sturdy and strong, and its grain is good. The teeth of the combs made of these kinds of wood are smooth and even. They are good tools to comb your hair and message your scalp.
Chinese traditional wooden combs are not only necessity of daily life, but also special tool in health care. Through comb hair with wooden comb, it can speed up the circle of blood and relax the brain. In addition, it can stimulate people’s acupuncture and specific stimulation areas, and play a similar role of acupuncture and massage.
General requiring people comb their hair one time in the morning, afternoon and evening with well-distributed and gentle strength for two or three minutes. It can help you to reduce your headache and good for your eyes.
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Chinese hibiscus
Heavenly Bamboo
Sprenger asparagus
pygmy date palm
persian buttercup ranunculus
indian hawthron
taro
sweet william
fennel
rose moss
creeping wood sorrel
japanese boxwood
japanese aralia
improved meyer lemon
clivia
daylily
lily of the nile
marguerite
princess flower
aloe vera
split leaf philodendron
king palm
bird of paradise
fig
chinaberry
chrysanthemum
myoporum
jasmine
brisbane box
basil
paperbark tree
geranium
banana
periwinkle
queen palm
sago palm
mint (spearmint x peppermint)
california fan palm