{"product_id":"koi-comb-carried-upstream","title":"Puyun Koi Comb — Carried Upstream","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"landing-show\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePuyun Koi Comb — Carried Upstream\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from a single block of dark ebony wood, with a koi motif worked along the spine — a pattern with a long history in Chinese decorative art, carried here into something meant to be used daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot just a comb — the koi is one of the most enduring motifs in Chinese visual culture, traditionally associated with perseverance and moving steadily forward against the current. We're not claiming this comb will bring you luck. We just think a good story is worth carving into something you'll actually hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Small Daily Motion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a comb you'll notice using. It's a few seconds, morning or night, running it through your hair before you walk out the door or before you sleep — the kind of small, unremarkable motion that adds up simply by being repeated. We're not promising it changes anything about you. We're just making something worth picking up every day instead of something you forget you own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tooth is individually shaped and smoothed by hand before the koi relief is carved into the spine — scales, fins, and the curve of the body worked in by hand, one comb at a time. Because the carving is done by hand, no two combs are ever exactly identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid ebony wood. Matte, unfinished surface — the dark tone is the natural color of the wood itself, not a coating or dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick morning or bedtime routine, not a special occasion object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who prefers a tool with real carving history behind it, not a mass-produced accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting — the motif carries a story that's easy to explain in a sentence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid soaking or prolonged water exposure, which can dull the wood over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the koi motif mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e In Chinese tradition, the koi is often linked to the idea of swimming upstream — steady effort, persistence, moving forward despite resistance. It's a story worth knowing, not a promise about what the comb will do for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a treatment or wellness product?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is a hand-carved wooden comb intended for everyday grooming use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the carving wear down with use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The relief carving is on the spine, away from the teeth, so normal daily use won't affect it. Like all wood, gentle care will keep it looking its best for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46856346468524,"sku":"MCOMB00101001","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/4902\/9036\/files\/2.png?v=1786198793","url":"https:\/\/puyuntcm.com\/products\/koi-comb-carried-upstream","provider":"Puyun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}