{"product_id":"hand-dyed-golden-chinese-lacquerware-hulu-natural-gourd-water-tea-container-classical-home-decor","title":"Hand dyed Golden Chinese Lacquerware Fengshui Ornament Hulu Natural Gourd Water Tea Container Classical Home Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis lovely gourd serves as both a water bottle and an aesthetic Fengshui home decoration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn traditional Chinese culture, the gourd carries rich symbolism. Due to its homonym for \"good fortune and prosperity\"福禄  and its many seeds, it primarily symbolizes blessings, official rank, longevity, thriving offspring, and warding off evil while attracting wealth. Its round shape and sprawling vines make it a popular choice for feng shui ornaments and accessories, representing auspiciousness and good fortune.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGourd making video:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/JLFTxDgvLzA?si=_yMRx2WwBDMGnTCw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20260509165043_332_5.jpg?v=1778316720\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Inside and outside are hand-painted with at least 3 layers of natural lacquer. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20260509160911_318_5.jpg?v=1778314240\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it, gourd 葫芦?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gourd has been cultivated in China for over 7,000 years, and seeds have been found at Neolithic sites. According to the *Compendium of Materia Medica*, the gourd has diuretic and swelling-reducing effects, and is used to treat edema and jaundice. In folk tradition, it is considered an auspicious symbol; Dai Minority mythology believes that humans originated from the gourd, and there is a custom of cutting colorful gourds to ward off disasters during the Dragon Boat Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"540\" width=\"405\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20260509155328_312_5.jpg?v=1778313239\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Lacquerware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacquer, also known as raw lacquer or Chinese lacquer, is a white resin that flows from the phloem of the lacquer tree when its bark is cut. Upon contact with air, it oxidizes and gradually hardens to form a lacquer film, making it a natural and environmentally friendly material. Li Shizhen's *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Wood Section, Lacquer entry) records, \"Lacquer is pungent, warm, and non-toxic. Raw lacquer, when taken for a long time, makes one feel light and resistant to aging. Dried lacquer treats coughs...\" Natural raw lacquer is not only non-toxic but also has medicinal uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20260509160842_317_5.jpg?v=1778314239\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs early as the Hemudu Culture period, more than 7,000 years ago, our ancestors were already using lacquer. Lacquer, an intangible cultural heritage, not only possesses extremely high artistic value but also contains rich cultural connotations. It embodies the unique aesthetic concepts, craftsmanship, and cultural traditions of the Chinese nation and is a symbol of our national spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20260512165918_388_5.jpg?v=1778576568\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do we prepare a gourd before its first use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: Cleaning Before using a new gourd, thoroughly clean the inner liner with clean water (it's normal to find impurities during the cleaning process; just clean it thoroughly).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you intend to fill the gourd with tea or beverages, it is recommended to fill it with strong tea, leave the lid open, and let it sit for a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you intend to fill the gourd with liquor, it is recommended to fill it with high-proof liquor, leave the lid open, and let it sit for half a day. (Discard the tea or liquor used for opening the gourd; it is not recommended to drink it.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3\u003c\/strong\u003e: After opening the gourd, rinse the inside with clean water, leave the lid open, and place it in a ventilated area to air dry. It is then ready for normal use. (You can also frequently open the stopper to allow the lacquer to oxidize slowly in contact with air; the lacquer smell will gradually dissipate over time.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e This gourd can be filled with boiling water, but due to \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eits internal structure, it is recommended to wait until the water cools to \u003cstrong\u003e50-60 degrees Celsius \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(122°F-140°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e before pouring it in. If you need to pour boiling water directly into the gourd (the gourd's walls are relatively thin, so please twist the stopper; inserting it straight in may cause it to crack), do not put the stopper on. Wait until you have cooled down before putting the stopper on. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not recommended to leave the wine or tea in the gourd overnight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lid of a long-spouted gourd must be rotated before inserting or removing it to ensure a tight seal. It is therefore quite tight; Do not force it in or out, as this could easily cause the gourd to burst. Please understand that natural minor dark spots on the gourd skin is very normal. Please understand that natural lacquer has a special scent but it will fade away with time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume: 500-700ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gourd comes with a cushion, funnel, and cotton basket(\u003cb\u003eyou can wear it very comfortably)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"【Description】Shou Mei Tea is from Fujian Province, China. It is a mix of upper leaf and tips, this furry white tea with a stronger flavour among all the white teas, similar to Oolong. It is the fourth grade of white tea and is plucked later than White Peony hence the tea may be darker in color. \\nName of Shou Mei, Shou means longevity, and Mei means eyebrow. Name comes from its leaf shape that looks like a long-living man’s eyebrow.\\n\\n【Tea Varieties】White Tea \\n\\n【Tea Soup】Bright apricot \\n\\n【Taste Features】Refreshing and fruity\\n\\n【Efficacy】Good for skin health and anti-aging like preventing wrinkles, calming and weight control.\\n\\n【Origin】Fujian Province, China \\n\\n【Storage】Stored in cool, dry condition away from direct sunlight\\n\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11243,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,16776960],\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":[null,2,0]},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":[null,2,0]},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"16\":11}'\u003eP.S Please provide your phone number when placing an order. This is very important when shipping the package. 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