StillScript Dao Lu Pendant Necklace

Small-batch handmade pendant necklace inspired by Dao Lu talismans, crafted in 999 fine silver with vermilion hand-painting and 999 gold accents. Made in China and shipped from China, the pendant weighs about 24g (0.85oz) and measures about 52mm * 15mm * 2mm (2.05in * 0.59in * 0.08in), finished with a calm, protective presence.

Behind the Product

This pendant takes inspiration from Dao Lu - ritual registers used in Daoist tradition to symbolize order, protection, and inner discipline. The artisan builds the form on a fractured, hand-textured silver surface, where engraved symbols remain clear and deliberate rather than decorative. Vermilion lines are applied by hand, echoing the visual language of traditional talismans, while a small 999 gold Fu-Shou motif is placed at the center as a quiet point of vitality. The overall form feels aged yet intentional, carrying a restrained but powerful Daoist presence.

For Calm & Protection, this piece is meant to be worn close to the body as a reminder of inner stillness and self-guarding. Rather than outward display, it speaks to grounding, balance, and a steady sense of personal order in daily life.

Materials

Pendant: 999 fine silver
Hand-painted details: vermilion pigment
Accent: 999 fine gold Fu-Shou motif
Beads: handmade silver beads
Cord: braided necklace cord (included), about 75cm long (29.5in), about 3mm thick (0.12in)

Craft Process

The pendant is entirely handmade. The artisan hand-hammers 999 fine silver to form the base, then applies a traditional antiquing process to create a weathered, timeworn texture. Dao Lu symbols are engraved and painted by hand using vermilion. A small Fu-Shou motif is shaped and applied in 999 fine gold. The silver beads on both sides of the pendant are also handmade. Only the braided cord is pre-made.

Craft Artist

Kouli Mida

Kouli Mida works with silver as a medium to reinterpret Chinese tradition through a contemporary lens. Rooted in classical cultural symbols yet guided by modern sensibility, his designs aim to step beyond fixed definitions and create Chinese silver jewelry that feels personal, expressive, and relevant today.

From

China

Handmade Character

Each pendant shows natural variations in texture, engraving depth, and vermilion lines due to its fully handmade process. These differences are part of the piece and reflect the individuality of handcraft rather than uniform production.

1. Avoid contact with water, sweat, and chemicals to preserve the vermilion painting and antique silver finish.
2. Remove before showering, swimming, or sleeping to protect the hand-painted details.
3. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wear and store separately to avoid surface abrasion.

Shipping

Crafting time: most pieces are made to order and need about 2–5 business days. The current estimate for this design is shown on the product page.

Standard international shipping: free, usually 7–15 business days after dispatch.

Express options: paid express shipping is available at checkout to speed up the international transit time. Crafting time itself cannot be rushed, so we can keep the quality and careful checks.

All orders ship from Asia and US hubs with tracking so you can follow your parcel until it arrives.

Returns & After-sales

If your standard (non-custom) piece arrives damaged or very different from the description/photos, we will help you with a replacement or full refund and cover all shipping costs.

If you simply change your mind or feel it is not right for you (for non-custom pieces), you can return the item within 14 days from the delivery date. In this case, return shipping is paid by you, and we will refund the product price after we confirm it is undamaged.

For custom-made pieces (for example, sizes or details made only for you), we cannot accept returns unless there is a clear quality issue.

To protect your rights, we strongly recommend recording a short unboxing video when you open the parcel, so we can help you quickly if anything goes wrong in transit.

What Makes FolkMake Different

Authentic Chinese Handcraft：
Every piece is handmade in China by independent artisans or studios, never copied from factory molds, often drawing on symbols of blessing, protection and everyday luck.

Personally Selected Quality：
We only list pieces we would wear or gift ourselves after checking the details, finish and comfort in real life, and we highlight what each one is for, from calm or protection to love, strength, abundance or healing.

Clear Origin & Materials：
Each product page tells you who made it, where it comes from and what it is made of, in plain language.

Respectful Artisan Partnerships：
We work directly with each creator, discussing materials, techniques and fair pricing while honoring their vision, so you receive the piece in its most authentic form.

Why We Started FolkMake

We are a young Chinese couple, Cecilia Chen and Oliver Sun, who created FolkMake to travel across China, meet artisans, and choose handmade pieces that genuinely move us.

Each piece carries not only careful materials and craft, but also years of practice and personal vision. We keep pricing fair and reasonable so makers are properly paid and more people can discover their work, and we group our collections by intention so it is easy to find a piece that speaks to what you or someone you love needs most right now, whether that is calm and protection, luck and new beginnings, love and connection, strength and confidence, abundance and gratitude, or healing and comfort.