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Lacquered Peony Sheep Horn Comb — Chinese Natural Lacquer Art

Lacquered Peony Sheep Horn Comb — Chinese Natural Lacquer Art

Regular price $139.00 USD
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Natural lacquer — harvested by hand from the sap of the lacquer tree, a tradition practiced in China for over three thousand years — is one of the most labor-intensive and beautiful surface treatments in the world. Here it is painted onto warm amber sheep horn in a full-bloom peony composition: coral-pink layered petals, green leaves, gold-painted floral sprigs, and turquoise accents trailing across the translucent surface. A grooming tool that carries an entire craft tradition in its palm.

Sheep horn is naturally rich in keratin — the same protein that makes up your hair. It glides through strands without generating static, distributes your hair's natural oils from root to tip, and leaves every pass with a quiet, healthy shine. The fine 0.15 cm teeth move through hair with precision, gentle enough for fine hair, thorough enough for daily use.

The peony — China's national flower, a symbol of prosperity, beauty, and feminine grace — is painted in natural lacquer, a coating derived entirely from tree sap with no synthetic additives. The warm amber horn beneath it deepens with age, the lacquer grows richer with handling. This is a comb that improves the longer it is used.

Why You'll Love It:

  • Shaped through a meticulous 36-step handcrafting process by artisans with over 20 years of expertise
  • Hand-painted natural lacquer peony — a Chinese craft tradition over 3,000 years old, applied in tree-sap lacquer with no synthetic coatings
  • Fine teeth — works for all hair types, including fine hair
  • Rounded, hand-polished teeth for smooth, snag-free combing, gentle on the scalp
  • Natural keratin in sheep horn distributes hair oils evenly and reduces static with every pass
  • Anti-static construction — no frizz, no flyaways
  • Stimulates scalp circulation for a healthier scalp over time
  • Single-piece sheep horn construction
  • Includes drawstring gift bag — ready to give
  • Biodegradable natural horn — a conscious, lasting alternative to plastic

Size: 12.5 cm × 5.3 cm × 0.7 cm (4.9 in × 2.1 in × 0.28 in) 

Tooth Space: 0.15 cm (0.06 in)

Material: Sheep Horn, Natural Lacquer

Care: Wipe clean with a dry cotton cloth · Keep dry · Avoid heat and direct sunlight · Handle with care — avoid dropping or bending · Apply a drop of natural oil occasionally to maintain luster

Note: Each comb is handcrafted from natural sheep horn and painted by hand — color, translucency, and lacquer pattern will vary subtly between pieces. No two combs are identical.

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