Hanji

Hanji [榛置; はんじ] are traditional Kantonese decorations, objects or symbols made of hazelwood. Considered to be of huge spiritual significance, they can be placed around homes, carried on one's person, or worn as jewellery. Hazel trees, and their wood by extension, are thought to be trees favoured by the gods, and have a historical association with spirituality.
There are many different types of hanji. Some of the most common include:
* Hanga - sticks of hazelwood, often carved with religious scriptures or symbols, which can be of varying size. Notably they have been used as roofbeams, sword hilts, and personal accessories throughout history.
* Hanaki - hazel wands, used by priests during Kiren rituals and ceremonies.
* Hanbachi - auspicious figurines representing deities, often painted white. Traditionally placed on windowsills or beside hearths.
* Nekuriji - torches of hazelwood lit and wielded by priests or honne during rituals.
* Mushiza - a necklace of small wooden beads, a good luck/protective charm.
* Okamu - small wooden skewers, roughly the size of a toothpick, which are used in the divination ritual okamuki.
* Hanban - a wooden placard positioned outside one's home with a welcoming message. Thought to endear one to the spirits and attract good fortune.