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The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. These rich, deep red/orange beads create a mala that is both bold and warm. Red in the Tibetan tradition symbolizes the magnetizing energy of attracting favorable circumstances. Completed with a carnelian guru bead. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. Blue Lace Agate is a finely patterned stone of white and varying shades of light blue. Tones of soft white and cool blue give this mala a subtle, quiet beauty. The mala is finished with a rock crystal guru bead. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. An elegant mala of smooth jet-black stone finished with a black onyx guru bead. In the Tibetan tradition, black is associated with the protection principle, the guarding of awareness and dispelling of obstacles. In the Zen tradition, black connotes emptiness. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. This stone is a delicate light green and is connected to energies of peacefulness and healing. The mala is completed with an aventurine guru bead. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. This mala of deep purple translucent beads is finished with an amethyst guru bead. Diverse cultures associate amethyst with spiritual awareness and wisdom. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details. -
The first prayer beads (“Sanskrit: mala, meaning “garland”) grew out of the Vedic tradition in India and were the prototype for prayer beads in later world cultures. (For more information on history and meaning, see our About Malas section.) Our stone 108-bead malas are strung on strong flexible wire for durability and adorned with luxurious handmade cotton tassels. Amazonite is a slightly translucent, delicate blue-green stone which has a soft glowing beauty. This lovely mala is finished with a rock crystal guru bead. Marker beads may be special ordered for an additional $8.00 to $10.00 depending on the number added to the mala. Placement of markers can be arranged according to one’s meditation tradition. Please contact us for more details.
