Multi-treasure pumpkin and calabash bracelet from Mount Wutai

This multi-treasure pumpkin and calabash bracelet has been empowered by the monks from Wutai Mountain and is endowed with the following meanings:

The shape of the pumpkin beads is usually plump and round, quite similar to the gold ingot. In Chinese culture, the gold ingot has always been a symbol of wealth and good fortune. The common colors of pumpkins are golden yellow or orange-yellow, which imply the arrival of wealth and good luck. The pumpkin contains a large number of seeds inside, which gives it the meaning of "more seeds, more blessings". In traditional Chinese culture, having numerous descendants is regarded as a blessing and a symbol of family prosperity. The abundance of seeds also implies rich harvests and the accumulation of wealth. In traditional Chinese culture, pumpkins play a special role in some important festivals and ceremonies. For example, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, pumpkins are often used as offerings, symbolizing the prayers for family reunion, happiness, and good fortune in wealth.

In Chinese pronunciation, the calabash has a homophonic relationship with "fortune" (fu) and "prosperity" (lu), and is regarded as a symbol of good fortune and happiness. People wear calabash-shaped ornaments or place calabash at home to pray for the arrival of good fortune and a happy life. The homophonic relationship between the calabash and "prosperity" (lu) makes it a symbol of a smooth official career and prosperous fortune, implying that people can achieve success in their careers, obtain generous incomes and relatively high social status. For example, in some traditional officialdom cultures, officials might wear calabash-shaped jade pendants or ornaments to expect a smooth official career and long-lasting good official fortune. Combining the homophonic meanings of "fortune" and "prosperity" of the calabash, the more beautiful wish of "having both fortune and prosperity" is formed. People hope that they can simultaneously possess a happy life and a smooth career, enjoying the warmth and happiness of the family while also obtaining recognition of wealth and status in society. Therefore, "having both fortune and prosperity" has become a very popular blessing and is often used in various occasions to express good wishes to others.