ARCHIVE 002 · 中原
饕餮（TAOTIE） — The Devouring Gate | 24-Piece Men's Press-On Nail Set
TAOTIE — The Devouring Gate
A 24-piece men’s press-on nail set inspired by the Taotie motifs of ancient Chinese bronze vessels—reinterpreted as a modern symbol of ambition, discipline, and self-command.
Two thumbnail designs join to reveal a complete Taotie mask: separate, they remain fragments; united, the beast awakens.
Product Details
- Quantity: 24 press-on nails
- Fit: Universal Fit — 12 Sizes
- Shape: Short Squoval · Full Cover
- Largest Size: 15 mm wide · 18 mm long · 4 mm profile
- Collection: Balance
Design Story
Before dragons became symbols of empire, the bronze vessels of ancient China carried another face. Taotie watched through symmetrical eyes—silent, insatiable, and impossible to fully explain.
This armor represents ambition under control: the hunger to become more, and the discipline not to be consumed by it.
- Taotie Mask: Joined thumbs reveal the complete face
- Great Eye: Awareness and self-command
- Thunder Pattern: Order within hunger
- Verdigris Fissures: Time written in copper
- Ritual Vessel Rim: Fragments of ancient form
Why You’ll Like Them
- 12 sizes designed to fit a wider range of nail beds
- Raised bronze-inspired details with aged verdigris character
- A bold, masculine design with five coordinated motifs
- Quick styling without a salon appointment
- Suitable for everyday wear, events, photoshoots, and statement looks
How to Apply
- Match each natural nail with the closest press-on size.
- Clean and dry your nails before application.
- Apply using your preferred nail adhesive, following the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions.
- Press firmly and avoid water immediately after application.
Fit note: Measure each natural nail at its widest point. If you are between sizes, start with the slightly wider option and refine the edge carefully.
Note: Adhesive and accessories are not stated as included. Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting and screen settings. This object carries cultural meaning, not supernatural guarantees.
Measure at the widest point · Size up if between sizes
The five forms
Shell / protection. Serpent / adaptation. Seal / inner authority. Deep Water / calm depth. Boundary / restraint.
Inside the set
24 press-on nails across 12 sizes. Adhesive and accessories are not stated as included.
Fit guidance
Designed for wider, flatter nail beds with a short squoval, full-cover profile. Open the sizing guide for measurement and selection instructions.
DESIGN NOTE 01
“Protection is not decoration.
It is a boundary made visible.”
Each motif is translated through shell geometry, serpent movement, deep-water blue and restrained metallic detail.
UNSURE OF YOUR FIT?
Measure before
you seal.
Measure each natural nail at its widest point in millimeters. If you are between sizes, begin with the slightly wider option.
Open sizing guide