Hairpins

The Hairpins (Fazan) from SERENEMYST originated in ancient China, evolving from Neolithic "Ji" (hairpins) to become a symbol of adulthood in Zhou Dynasty "Ji Li" (coming-of-age ceremonies). Sourced primarily from East Asia and the Himalayan regions, they are crafted from natural materials like jade, gold/silver, tortoiseshell, or Bodhi seeds, often hand-engraved with sacred motifs (e.g., dragons, lotuses, Bagua symbols) using techniques such as filigree and kingfisher feather inlay. Historically, hairpins denoted social status while embodying spiritual symbolism: Wisdom illumination (lotus designs represent enlightenment); Protection (jade pins ward off negative energy); Sacred bonds (gifted as love tokens or rites-of-passage markers). Blending divine artistry with cosmic harmony, hairpins remain timeless emblems of Eastern spiritual elegance.