{"product_id":"big-dipper-braided-cord-bracelet","title":"TaoWards Taoist Silver Big Dipper Braided Cord Bracelet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"taowards-product-story\" data-tw-copy=\"rewrite-2026-09-24\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handmade bracelet with seven inscribed beads on black braided leather cord: three silver beads on either side of a copper center. Cinnabar-red details accent the S925 silver components, with a lobster clasp and a 5 cm extension chain for adjusting the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven beads for Beidou: the count carries the Big Dipper theme into a line of small, individually marked forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA warm center: the copper bead separates two groups of silver, giving the arrangement an immediate focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack braid between the beads: visible cord keeps each inscription distinct and adds texture beyond the metalwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasp-and-chain adjustment: approximately 17 cm plus a 5 cm extension; fasten at the link that gives your preferred fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan is still months away, but today you fill in one form, practice one skill or set aside an hour for it. There may be little to show yet. You still know why you began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA direction is worth keeping even before there is much progress to report. Let these seven small beads mark the intention you keep returning to, one ordinary day at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeven stars, brought into a daily form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeidou, the Northern Dipper, is the seven-star pattern known as the Big Dipper in English. In Taoist tradition its stars are honored as celestial deities, and the Beidou scriptures connect them with prayers for life and well-being. The bracelet represents the theme through seven separate beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sky also gives the image a practical association with direction: two stars in the Dipper’s bowl help locate Polaris. Here the beads are arranged for the wrist rather than as a literal star map, with the copper center giving the sequence a visual anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might wear the seven-part design as a personal marker of a longer intention. It can remind you to return to the next useful step, without needing every day to feel like a breakthrough. The cultural wish for safekeeping and your own sense of purpose can share the same small piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal detail with room to breathe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads cover one section of the black braid, leaving a longer stretch of cord visible around the wrist. Their angled outlines and red inscriptions give each small unit character, while the dark gaps stop the row from looking like one solid metal tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper center adds warmth without making the whole bracelet bright. Patterned end caps lead into the clasp, and the extension finishes with a small inscribed disc, so the fastening side also receives a considered detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it beside a rolled sleeve or with simple black and neutral clothing. Use the lobster clasp and extension to set the fit; this is not a sliding-knot bracelet. Keep the leather dry, remove it before bathing or swimming, and allow room for comfortable wrist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize \u0026amp; fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e S925 sterling silver components; copper accents; cinnabar details; leather cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e One complete bracelet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17 cm (6.7 in), plus a 5 cm (2 in) extension chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7 g. Measurements and weight may vary slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobster clasp and extension chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade. Measurements and weights are approximate and may vary slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Remove before showering or swimming. Avoid soaking, heat, silver dips and abrasive cleaners; store separately. Keep the leather cord dry; do not pull it to adjust the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TaoWards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46185687253052,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6468\/0508\/files\/O1CN014oq7So1jGDLbjUlUb__2221175264520-0-cib.jpg?v=1789790416","url":"https:\/\/taowards.com\/products\/big-dipper-braided-cord-bracelet","provider":"TaoWards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}