Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Two little cuties are playing with lambs outside the window #lambs

lunagirl

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I came to Australia for this beauty — and it was worth every mile. From golden beaches to breathtaking sunsets and endless horizons, every corner feels like a dream come true. This place isn’t just beautiful, it’s alive with colors, sounds, and the peaceful energy of nature.

Chinese Tradition

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Experience the quiet beauty of traditional craftsmanship through this 螺钿木梳 — a handmade comb crafted from fine wood, delicately inlaid with nacre (mother-of-pearl) using the ancient Chinese technique known as 平脱 (pingtuo). Repeatedly varnished and sanded to a flawless finish, this comb is not just a grooming tool, but a work of living heritage.

In New Zealand, where there's a strong movement toward natural, sustainable self-care products and a resurgence of interest in slow-made artisan crafts, this comb offers powerful inspiration. The nacre reflects light like Pāua shell, offering a subtle local resonance for Kiwi audiences attuned to traditional Māori design and the ocean's treasures.

This piece speaks to the growing appetite in Aotearoa for goods that are ethical, tactile, and deeply meaningful — appealing to collectors, gift-seekers, and creatives who value craftsmanship over mass production. Whether displayed on a vanity or cherished as a cultural keepsake, this comb connects New Zealand viewers to a broader Asia-Pacific narrative of beauty, patience, and handcraft.

NZ Relevance Highlights:

Mirrors New Zealand’s love for Pāua shell artistry

Resonates with the eco-beauty and zero-waste living communities

Inspires Kiwi artisans working in wood, lacquer, or natural materials

A perfect fit for local design boutiques, museum exhibitions, or cultural educators exploring cross-cultural crafts

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#nacrecombnz #motherofpearlartnz #lacquercraftnz #woodworkingnz #ecobeautynz #slowmadenz #artisancombnz #culturalcraftnz #PāuaInspiredNZ #kiwicraftmeetsasia #nznaturalbeauty #traditionaltoolsnz

Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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L'Artista Italiano

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Grafica (C) 2025 Mirko Persico

Autore: Mirko Persico
Compositore: Mirko Persico

Interprete: Mirko Persico
Esecutore: Mirko Persico

Registrato nel mese di Luglio 2015 presso il Folinello.

(P) 2015 Mirko Persico (C) Mirko Persico

Codice ISRC della traccia: ITJID2500024
Codice ISWC dell'opera: T-331.104.034-9

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Daniel Chyi 戚钊

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Scotch egg 🥚