Chaoyin — Green Sandalwood Bracelet
$38.00
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The tide for a voice, the wood for company.
The place
Out in the East China Sea, Mount Putuo is an island ringed by water. On its eastern shore is a sea cave called Chaoyin — the voice of the tide — where the waves rush in and roar day and night, like a chant that never ends. Visitors walk with the sound of the sea in their ears and the scent of temple incense in the air, and without noticing, they slow down.
Chaoyin names a sound you can hear without trying. Like the waves, or the scent that slowly leaves a piece of wood — it never hurries, never stops, and is always there.
The design
Chaoyin is turned from aged green sandalwood. The wood is taken from the heartwood — dense, with grain that spreads like ripples on water — and carries a faint, natural woody scent up close. As you wear it, green sandalwood slowly oxidises from golden brown towards a deep ink green, so each strand grows into a colour that is yours alone. Polished from raw wood, never lacquered.
The meaning
Wood, in the Five Elements. Wood stands for growth and ease — the liveliest energy of the year. Sandalwood has long been used for incense and offerings, and a sandalwood strand is often worn as an everyday keepsake for peace and good fortune. Like those who come to the island to listen to the tide, may you settle, without effort, into calm.
The piece
- Material: Natural green sandalwood
- Element: Wood
- Sacred land: Mount Putuo
- Blessing: Peace & Safety · Wealth
A small ritual
Wear it every day and turn the beads in your fingers. The warmth of your hands slowly draws out the scent and deepens the colour.
CATHORA pieces are rooted in Chinese cultural traditions and are intended for personal reflection and meaning. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
