November is when Chinese tradition turns inward. With the Start of Winter (Lidong) arriving on November 7, the old advice is simple: slow down, stay warm and make small rituals of care part of your evenings. Our newest arrivals were chosen with exactly that season in mind — hand-cut gua sha stones for a quiet self-care moment, a colorful bracelet that carries "many treasures," and a few cozy pieces for long winter nights.
Gua sha, in eight classic shapes
Gua sha (刮痧) is a traditional Chinese practice of gliding a smooth stone tool along the skin. Many people today use a gentle facial version as a calming morning or bedtime ritual — a few unhurried minutes with a cool stone and a little face oil. The shape of the stone decides where it fits best, which is why we now carry eight of them.
- Heart — cheeks and jawline
- Wing — neck and shoulders
- Comb — scalp and jawline
- Double-Notch — along the nose and brow
- Fish-Tail — the delicate under-eye area
- S-Curve — arms and legs
- Crescent — the forehead
- Wave — larger areas of the body
Each shape comes in two stones. Green Jade Gua Sha · 8 Shapes ($28) is translucent green with natural cloudy veining and belongs to the Wood element — growth and fresh starts. Rose Quartz Gua Sha · 8 Shapes ($32) is a soft milky pink with natural inclusions and belongs to the Fire element — warmth and connection. Because they are hand-cut from natural stone, no two are exactly alike.
New to gua sha? Start with our journal guide, Gua Sha Basics: Direction, Pressure, and the Spot to Start With First. Always use a little oil, keep the pressure light on the face, and skip any area with broken or irritated skin.
The Rose Quartz Gua Sha Ritual Set
If you'd rather have everything in one place, the Rose Quartz Gua Sha Ritual Set ($78) gathers four natural rose quartz tools in a wooden keepsake box: a mushroom-shaped gua sha for around the eyes and nose, a heart-shaped gua sha for cheeks and jaw, a face roller with a gold-tone frame, and a tapered massage stick for pressing acupoints. A facial route card is included, so you can follow along step by step. Wrapped in its box, it's one of the easiest gifts on our shelves this season.
The Duobao Multi-Treasure Bracelet
Duobao (多宝) means "many treasures." It's a traditional Chinese style that strings several kinds of beads together on one bracelet, so a single piece carries a little of everything — a nice choice if you love color, or if you can't decide on just one stone. The Duobao Multi-Treasure Bracelet ($68.80) arrives in a gift box and, like all of our jewelry, is blessed in a traditional ceremony by our Taoist master, Tong You Zi. Wear it daily as a reminder of your own intentions; just avoid soaking it in water or knocking it against hard surfaces.
Cozy picks for the first weeks of winter
In Chinese tradition, winter is the season of "storing" — keeping warm, eating warming foods and going to bed a little earlier. A few pieces from our wellness shelf fit right into that rhythm:
- Mugwort & Wheat Heat Pack — $34. Wheat grains, mugwort and lavender in a sectioned cotton pack. Warm it in the microwave and rest it on your belly, lower back or neck while you read.
- Ginger, Jujube & Brown Sugar Paste — $26. One spoon stirred into hot water makes a warming ginger tea; a gentler take on the ginger shot.
- Reishi & Jujube Calm Cocoa — $32. Cocoa with reishi, jujube and cinnamon. Caffeine-free and cozy before bed.
- Lotus Acupressure Mat & Pillow Set — $49. Lie down for a few minutes before sleep and let your back settle into the evening.
Please follow the heating instructions for the heat pack carefully and never overheat it. If you are pregnant, nursing, on medication or have a health condition, check with your doctor before trying new herbal products or warming rituals.
Shop the new arrivals
- Green Jade Gua Sha · 8 Shapes — $28
- Rose Quartz Gua Sha · 8 Shapes — $32
- Rose Quartz Gua Sha Ritual Set — $78
- Duobao Multi-Treasure Bracelet — $68.80
- Mugwort & Wheat Heat Pack — $34
- Ginger, Jujube & Brown Sugar Paste — $26
Shopping for the holidays? Take a look at our holiday shipping dates before you order. US orders of $79+ ship free, and new subscribers get 10% off their first order with code WELCOME10. Questions about a piece? Message us on WhatsApp at +852 6951 1259.
Not sure which stone or element suits you? Take our free Five Elements reading, or explore the whole range of wellness tools.
Five Elements, blessing and gua sha traditions are part of Chinese culture. Our pieces are made for daily wear, self-care and intention — we don't promise any fortune, financial or health outcome. This content is for everyday wellness education and is not medical advice.
