Karakusa Peach Wood Comb - Fine Teeth

We discovered this comb and couldn't stop reaching for it. Compact enough to slip into a pocket, striking enough to stop you mid-reach and just look at it for a moment.

The karakusa pattern — a Japanese arabesque of endlessly curling vines — has adorned textiles, ceramics, and lacquerware for over a thousand years. It symbolizes longevity, continuous growth, and good fortune: the idea that life, like the vine, keeps reaching. Here, it's hand-engraved on both sides of the handle, creating a beautiful visual contrast with the clean, even rhythm of the teeth. The carved body and the bare comb work together like a composition — ornate where you hold it, precise where it works.

Peach wood has been revered across China and Southeast Asia for generations — considered sacred, dragon-taming, a ward against what doesn't serve you. But beyond its storied past, it's simply a beautiful hardwood: lightweight, smooth-grained, and warm in the hand. The fine teeth glide through hair with ease — no static, no snagging, just smooth and comfortable combing that actually feels good.

Why You'll Love It:

• Hand-engraved karakusa pattern on both sides of the handle — a thousand-year-old symbol of longevity and growth
• Striking contrast between the carved handle and the clean, even teeth
• Compact size — pocket-friendly without sacrificing presence
• Fine teeth at 0.06" spacing for smooth, snag-free combing
• Lightweight peach wood — comfortable and easy to hold
• Rounded teeth for gentle, scalp-safe glide
• Anti-static hardwood — no flyaways, no frizz
• Improves scalp circulation with every pass
• Ideal for all hair types, including beards
• Made from a single whole piece of hardwood
• Comes with a drawstring fabric gift bag — ready to give
• End of Life: compost me!

Size: 13cm × 5.5cm × 1.3cm (5.3 in × 2.1 in × 0.51 in) | Tooth Space: 1.5mm (0.06 in)

Material: Peach Wood

Care: Keep dry · Avoid heat and sun · Clean with a dry cloth · Condition occasionally with baby or olive oil

Note: Each comb is handcrafted from a single piece of peach wood — color, grain, and natural markings will vary subtly. These variations are part of what makes each piece completely one-of-a-kind. Due to monitor differences, the comb you receive may appear slightly darker than shown.