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Jiayin Designs–New Things!

6.21.10

I just updated the website Jiayin Designs with two new items Helen is offering for a limited time. Please check these out!

Aren’t these pearls beautiful? I have a white set for Ashlyn and a blush set for Lydia. The little sterling silver ladybug clasp is so darling. Ladybugs symbolize good luck in various places around the world. Specifically in China, tradition holds that if a ladybug is caught and released, it will faithfully fly to your true love and whisper your name in his or her ear. Upon hearing the ladybug’s message, your true love will hurry to your side. Perhaps that tradition is how it became a symbol for Chinese adoptions. 
And, I just love this tiger-head hat. These hats traditionally were given to children to imply a prayer of blessing for the child as well as a celebration of the child’s beauty and vigor. The tradition is dying out now in modern cities in China. So, I’m really excited to have one for Lydia. Each one is handmade and is unique in its color and design. And, it looks adorable on Miss Lydia!

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Posted by Kelly the Overthinker
Filed Under: Jiayin Designs, Lydia

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  1. Julie says

    6.21.10 at 8:30 pm

    I love the hat! Are these for both girls and boys? Is this something that you can buy in China still?

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