Natural Gourd Lucky Charm, Handmade Hulu Bag & Key Charm

A Tiny Natural Gourd That Carries a Wish

For centuries across Asia, the gourd — called hulu — has been carried as a symbol of good fortune, health and protection. Its rounded, double-bellied shape is said to hold luck inside and keep harm away. This miniature natural gourd is sun-cured, hand-polished and finished as a small charm you can carry every day.

Each gourd is grown and dried naturally, so no two are exactly alike — the warm golden-brown skin, the shape and the little marks of growth all belong to that one piece alone. The natural dried stem is kept intact, then wrapped and knotted by hand with braided cord and natural beads.

Three Hand-Finished Styles

• Good Fortune — turquoise waist cord with a carved turtle-shell bead for longevity and a wooden fortune charm.
• Classic Green Tassel — a silky emerald-green tassel topped with a woven gold band.
• Cinnabar Bodhi Tassel — a carved cinnabar cloud charm, a star-and-moon bodhi seed and a warm brown tassel.

Ways to Carry It

• A calming hand fidget to roll between your fingers at your desk or on the go.
• A bag charm or key charm on the sturdy cord loop.
• A rearview-mirror ornament for a little luck on every drive.
• A thoughtful, ready-to-give good-luck gift for housewarmings, new jobs and new beginnings.

Details

• Naturally grown and sun-cured miniature gourd
• Hand-wrapped braided cord with natural wood, bodhi and stone beads
• Lightweight, smooth and comfortable to hold
• Each piece is one of a kind; slight variations are part of its natural character
• Keep dry; avoid long soaking to protect the gourd and cord