[Size] Total length: 6.75"; head part: 1.75" by 0.9". Diameter of stick: 8mm at its thickest (near the head part), 5-6mm at the middle of the stick
[Material] Boxwood

The plum blossom is used as a decorative focal point in Japanese and Chinese designs. Now, this elaborately hand carved ume is captured in this 6.75 hair stick and the natural sheen of polished boxwood. Classic and charming, this piece makes a stunning addition to any ensemble.

[Note]
- Do not drop the hair stick.
- Because this unique piece is hand crafted of all natural materials, sizes, tones and colors may vary slightly.

[About Boxwood]
Boxwood is a small tree and shrub. Due to the limited size of the material, it is rarely used for full-sized pieces of furniture, but more often for small, carved objects or as decorative inlay. Boxwood is very durable and dense (.83-.93 g/cm3), and its fine even texture makes it especially suitable for carving.

Numerous varieties, which all produce material of similar characteristics, are widely distributed throughout China; noted timber varieties are also harvested in Hubei, Jiangxi, and Sichuan. The tree grows very slowly, with some varieties reaching only 10-15 cm diameter after 100 years; forests of Laoshan in Shandong produce boxwood trees with diameters reaching 30 cm.

The sapwood and heartwood of boxwood are indistinguishable, and their freshly cut pale-yellow color turns to a warm brownish-yellow tone after exposure. Because of its extremely small vessel cells, the texture is exceptionally smooth and fine, and the surface polishes to a silky luster.