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Youlan — Chanhua Silk Hair Fork
Every leaf is shaped with copper wire and wound in mulberry silk, turn by turn, by hand.
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Preparation time
Hand-wound mulberry silk
Flexible copper frame
Wound to order · 7–10 studio days
Made entirely by hand. Small variations in the silk turns, leaf curve and shell centre are part of the piece.
The 13 cm fork is best suited to shoulder-length hair and longer. Very fine hair holds better over a small elastic. Keep the silk dry, apply perfume before wearing, and store the piece in its box. If a leaf moves out of line, gently bend it back with your fingers.
Each piece is wound to order. Allow 7–10 studio days before dispatch; transit time is shown at checkout. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout. Returns and exchanges follow the store policy shown in the footer.
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Object Facts
Craft: Traditional chanhua silk-wrapping, made entirely by hand.
Materials: Mulberry silk, tarnish-resistant copper and natural mother-of-pearl.
Dimensions: Approx. 19 × 8 cm overall; leaf approx. 3 cm; metal fork approx. 13 cm.
Construction: Each silk-wound leaf is formed around a fine internal wire, then joined into the spray by hand.
Origin: Made in China; every piece varies slightly by hand.
How It Is Worn
Twist, push through, turn a quarter and let go.
Gather the hair low, twist it once, then slide the fork through the twist so the tip catches the hair underneath. A quarter turn locks it in place.
- Works with a low chignon, French twist or half-up knot.
- The 13 cm fork suits shoulder-length hair and longer.
- Leaves and tendrils can be gently posed by hand.
SIX STAGES · ENTIRELY BY HAND
How a Chanhua Leaf Is Made
From a hand-cut paper form to the finished spray, every leaf passes through the same six patient stages.
Step 01 of 06
CUTTING THE FORM
Cutting the card
Each slender orchid leaf begins as its own hand-cut paper form.
Size & Weight
Overall: approx. 19 × 8 cm (7.5 × 3.1 in)
Leaf spray: approx. 8 cm across
Fork: approx. 13 cm (5.1 in)
Leaves: approx. 3 cm each
Silk over wire keeps the ornament visually generous without the drag of cast metal.
It holds by tension, not by clamping. Twist the hair once, slide the fork through the twist so the tip catches hair underneath, then turn it a quarter turn. The 13 cm fork works best on shoulder-length hair and longer; very fine hair benefits from a small elastic underneath.
The silk is wound tightly over a paper form with wire inside, so each leaf is a shaped body rather than loose thread. Keep it dry and apply perfume before wearing. If a leaf moves, gently bend it back into place.
Wipe the gold-toned copper with a soft dry cloth after wear and return the piece to its box. Avoid damp storage, perfume spray and household cleaners.
The overall design, colour and dimensions follow the photographs. Because every leaf is wound and shaped by hand, the curve of individual leaves and the natural shell centre will vary slightly.