Black Tortoise Bracelet – Guardian of the North, Longevity & Strength

A quiet tribute to resilience and protection 🐢❄️

Inspired by the Black Tortoise (玄武 – Xuánwǔ) of Chinese mythology and celestial tradition, this handmade leather bracelet honors the guardian of the North—an ancient symbol of winter, longevity, stability, and the enduring strength of time.

Worn as a talisman or gifted with intention, this bracelet speaks of resilience through stillness and quiet protection. It invites its wearer to stand grounded and unwavering, like the mythic creature it honors.

🖤 A dual-layer design mirrors the yin-yang balance:

• A black Crazy Horse leather base represents grounding and inner depth.

• A white, marbled Vachetta top layer offers clarity, light, and a sense of calm continuity.

Whether worn daily or gifted for moments of transition, protection, or reflection, this bracelet offers a meaningful gesture of care.

✨ Size & Materials

• Base: Black Crazy Horse Leather – approx. 2 cm (0.78 in) wide

• Top Layer: White hand-dyed marbled Vachetta – approx. 1 cm (0.4 in) wide

• Stainless steel snap buttons – adjustable fit

• Secure rivet construction

Crafted with intention, offered with meraki. A sacred symbol wrapped in leather.

Pair it with the Red Vermilion Bracelet for a symbolic South-North harmony: potential in balance and protection.