Braided and Knotted by Hand
Every cord is braided and knotted by hand, so the run of colour and the set of each knot differ a little from one to the next. Yours will be its own.
Peach Blossom Ruyi Knot Bracelet
$43.52
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Peach Blossom Ruyi Knot Bracelet
$43.52
Double Blessing
10% off
Any 2 pieces
Triple Blessing
15% off
Any 3 pieces
Shipping: 7-10 Business Days
30 Days Risk Free Return
100% Authentic & Handcrafted
Ruyi (如意) means as you wish. It is the name of a sceptre, a knot, and a whole category of Chinese ornament.
The original ruyi was a curved sceptre carried by officials and monks, with a head shaped like a lingzhi (靈芝) mushroom or a stylised cloud. It was given as a gift to say exactly what the name says: may things go the way you want them to. The knot version compresses all of that into cord.
The peach blossom is more specific. Taohua (桃花) is romance luck, and unlike most Chinese charms this one is unambiguously about attraction and finding someone.
Red cord, which is the protective colour, and also the colour of the thread that in the legend ties two people together before they ever meet. Fine and dainty, so it layers well with whatever else is already on the wrist.
For anyone actively looking. Chinese charms are usually circumspect about what they are for. This one is not.
Details
- Material: Braided cotton
- Sizing: Adjustable
- Knot: Ruyi (如意) knot with taohua (桃花), peach blossom
- Note: Hand braided, each one slightly different
Wearing & Care
Cotton fades and softens with wear and will eventually give out. That is the intended life of a cord, and the traditional response is to tie on another.
The obvious thing to give a friend who has just started dating again, and it says the thing you would be too polite to say out loud.
Sizing
Most rope bracelets close with a sliding knot. Pull the knots until it sits right, then leave it. It adjusts to fit most wrists.
Where a bracelet has a toggle or a fixed length, that is listed under Details.
Shipping
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-2 business days, and estimated shipping times are below:
- US: 7 to 10 Business days
- UK: 7 to 10 Business days
- CA: 7 to 10 Business days
- AU: 7 to 10 Business days
- EU: 7 to 10 Business days
- Rest of world: 7 to 15 Business days
You will receive shipping confirmation emails with your tracking number once your parcel has been shipped.
Returns
Wrong size, or not what you pictured? Send it back within 30 days of delivery.
Tied On and Left On
Red is the protective colour: the colour talismans are written in and the colour tied onto a newborn. Tradition says you leave a cord on until it gives out by itself, then tie on the next one.
Why buy here
Earth Tibet vs Others
| What matters | Earth Tibet | A typical jewellery shop |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing | Adjustable, or length listed | Vague or missing sizes |
| Material | Specify clearly in Specification section | Lie about the material |
| The meaning | Explained on every page | Left decorative |
| Delivery | Tracked, 7 to 10 business days | Often untracked |
| Returns | 30 days, risk free | Tricky & Unfair Policy |
Frequently asked questions
Will it fit my wrist?
Most close with a sliding knot that adjusts to fit most wrists. Where a bracelet has a toggle or a fixed length, that is listed under Details.
How long will it last?
A cord is temporary by design. It softens and fades with wear and eventually gives out, which is the life it is meant to have. Tradition says you leave it on until then, and tie on the next one.
Can I leave it on all the time?
Yes. A plain cord is meant to stay on through sleep, showers and work, and water only softens and fades it sooner. Take it off for water if it carries stone beads or a plated charm.
What is it made of?
The cord and any bead or charm are named under Details on this page.
What if I do not like it?
Send it back within 30 days of delivery.