First, what is Banzhi?
Archery is an important military skill in the era of cold weapons. In archery, soldiers put a solid protective device on their thumb to protect their fingers from bowstring injury, which was the role of Banchi at the beginning of its birth.
Then, from the Commissioner to Jiangnan, Banzhi has not only become the embodiment of strength and power, but also a quiet contest between nobles. It has also become a symbol of status, status, power, wealth and temperament, and won the love of royalty.
Second, the significance of jade banzhi
The reason why the ancients loved Banzhi so much is that it not only embodies the strength and strength in men's bones, but also symbolizes the "shooting" ceremony in Confucian orthodoxy.
With the rubbing of fingers, today, the jade fingerboard has many new wearing meanings, and it has also evolved more and more cultural and spiritual connotations.
For example, many young people who are at the forefront of fashion now begin to wear jade fingers on their thumbs. This is because the present jade fingering has already surpassed the practical function, and has become the object of appreciation, adding ornamental and decorative functions. They wear them, and most of them value the exquisite decorative function of jade fingers.
There are also some couples or couples who will give each other jade fingers, symbolizing their undying feelings and hoping to hold each other forever.
People who do business hope to bless their business and financial resources by wearing jade fingers made of Hetian jade. The dignitaries hope to improve their taste and reflect their status through jade fingering.
Of course, more people hope that by wearing jade fingers, they can rub and play from time to time, cultivate their self-cultivation, bless peace and avoid disasters.
Third, the selection criteria of jade banzhi
Banzhi is also called "miniature bracelet" because the materials used to make bracelets are larger, while Banzhi is relatively smaller.
However, although the size is not as high as that required by the bracelet, the thickness must reach a certain standard, otherwise the thickness is not enough to pull the fingers, so there are not many seed materials that can pull the fingers.
At the same time, in order to match this "thickness" and achieve a complete and stable feeling, when choosing jade fingers, we must first look at whether the texture, luster, oiliness, purity and maturity of jade are just right.
Otherwise, if any aspect is lacking, it will easily appear petty, and it will not reflect the heroic atmosphere of stagnation itself.
In addition to jade, when choosing jade fingering, we should also take a look at its craft. Banzhi is divided into civilian and military according to its size and thickness. Wu Banzhi has many plain faces, while Wen Banzhi has many styles, more than poems, patterns or other handicrafts carved on the outer wall.
Now these two kinds of fingers also exist. However, whether it is plain color or supplemented by various decorative patterns, the more exquisite the craft, the more exquisite the technology, the more moral and ideological it is, and the more popular it is.
Banzhi is a special fate between men and jade. Besides idyllic beauty, wine and tea, jade finger seems to have some ambitious and generous heroic spirit, so it is also the most popular among men.