Shubi (Chinese: 梳篦), also called as zhi (Chinese: 栉), is a generic term used for Chinese combs in China, which includes thick-teeth comb shu (Chinese: 梳) and thin-teeth comb bi (Chinese: 篦).[1][2][3] Shubi originated about 6000 years ago in China during the late Neolithic period.[4][5] Some Chinese combs dating from the Shang dynasty were found in the Tomb of Fuhao.[6] In ancient China, Chinese combs had a high special status, a high artistic value, was an important form of hair ornament in Chinese history.[7][4] Chinese comb also had and continues to hold unique cultural meaning and emotional value.[8] Chinese combs in China were not used only for grooming purposes, they were also used holding and decorating hair.[9][4] Both Chinese men and women wore decorative combs in their hair in ancient China.[9] Chinese women often wore combs and fine-tooth combs in their hair buns.[7] Chinese comb-making was also an important form of traditional Chinese art and business industry.[9]