Yin - Yang Harmony, Zen Rhyme of the East - The Cultural Philosophy of Ebony, Blood Sandalwood and Jujube Wood Inlaid with Silver "Tai Chi Kung Fu" Pendant

☯️ Taiji-Yin-Yang Symbol
🪵 Three-Wood Harmony
📐 40×40×11mm Plaque
⚖️ 26–30g (Natural Variation)
🔮 Double-Sided Silver Inlay
📦 Taiji Huntian Box
✍️ Bagua Personalization

Design Concept：
This handcrafted double-sided pendant, titled "Tai Chi Kung Fu – Yin-Yang Harmony, Zen Rhyme of the East," embodies the timeless wisdom of Chinese philosophy, merging Taiji (Tai Chi) cosmology, Zen mindfulness, and traditional woodcraft into a wearable emblem of balance.

Crafted from three revered hardwoods—African Ebony, Burmese Bloodwood (often called 'Blood Sandalwood'), and Chinese Jujube Wood—each material carries symbolic weight:

• Ebony： Deep black, dense and enduring, represents stillness, strength, and inner grounding—qualities central to Zen practice.
• Bloodwood： Rich ruddy hue and fine grain, symbolizes vitality, warmth, and life force (Qi), balancing the yin of ebony.
• Jujube Wood： Long cherished in folk tradition for its durability and auspiciousness, it embodies protection, resilience, and harmony—a cultural touchstone of well-being.

The 999 fine silver inlay enhances both beauty and meaning. Silver, in Eastern tradition, signifies purity, clarity, and spiritual protection. Its luminous contrast against the dark woods highlights the intricate design and reinforces the theme of light within darkness.

The double-sided design is the heart of its philosophy:

• Side A: The Taiji (Tai Chi) diagram—the ultimate symbol of Yin and Yang in dynamic equilibrium. It represents the interdependence of opposites: stillness and motion, softness and strength, inner and outer.
• Side B: An auspicious motif, such as the Eight Trigrams (Bagua), clouds, or a Zen koan, reinforcing protection, harmony, and the pursuit of inner unity.

This duality invites reflection: wear one side for meditation, the other for action—each a reminder to navigate life with balance, awareness, and grace.

From a Zen perspective, the pendant is a talisman of presence. The grounding ebony calms the mind; the vibrant bloodwood energizes the spirit; the jujube wood offers cultural continuity; the silver inlay reflects clarity. Wearing it becomes a silent vow—to honor the rhythm of life, to act with intention, and to maintain inner peace amidst change—true to the Zen ideal: "In stillness, clarity; in motion, harmony."

Model number：M100009
Materials：African Ebony / Burmese Bloodwood / Chinese Jujube Wood / 999 Fine Silver
Specifications：40 × 40 × 11 mm (Double-Sided Plaque)
Weight：26–30 g (natural wood variation)
Craftsmanship：Hand-carved multi-wood assembly / Precision silver inlay
Package Dimensions：15 × 15 × 8 cm

Wearing & Care Guide：

• Symbolic Wear： Intended as a mindful companion. Wear close to the heart for centering.
• Avoid： Moisture, perfumes, and prolonged sun exposure to preserve wood color and silver luster.
• Clean： Use a dry, soft cloth. For silver, use a silver polishing cloth sparingly.
• Store： Keep in the Taiji Huntian Box when not worn to maintain its integrity and energy.