The fine-tooth comb, also called as the double-edged fine-toothed comb, was one of the eight Chinese ancient hair accessories with a long history of over 1,600 years and is a local traditional handicraft.
Changzhou fine-tooth comb is famous for the strict material selection, particular craft and perfect workmanship. From raw materials to the finished product, the fine-tooth comb and comb are made by 72 and a half and 28 working procedures respectively. It’s artwork combining engraving, color painting, heating and image drawing; totally there are over 600 product types in three series as the practical fine-tooth comb series, ornamental fine-tooth comb series, the combined fine-tooth comb series and practical fine-tooth comb series.
During its production and development process, Changzhou fine-tooth comb has produced and formed serial related Changzhou famous scenes, streets and shops, and also derived very rich folk customs and phenomena as well as complicated and exquisite hand painting craft.
Being primitive , classic and elegant, beautiful and delicate, Changzhou refined fine-tooth comb has vividly revealed the spiritual temperament and artistic wisdom that is particular in Jiangsu southern area. Currently, Changzhou fine-tooth comb is not only fashionable all over southeast Asia, but is also greatly popular among people in European and American countries, Hong Kong and Macao; it’s playing a significant role in cultural exchanges and was once selected as the special gift for applying Shanghai to host the world expo.
