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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. In many cultures throughout the ages, jade has been associated with sacredness and treasured for it's beauty. These stones are color enhanced and the mala is finished with a carnelian guru bead. For un-dyed jade availability and price, inquire through our custom mala form. 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 wood and seed malas are strung either on woven nylon cord with decorative knots, or on flexible wire with cotton tassels. Derived from the ancient city of Benares, these malas retain for years their lovely sandalwood fragrance. When the Buddhist teachings flourished in India, meditators retreated to the cool sandalwood groves during the heat of the summer. Finished with a sandalwood guru bead and red tassel. 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. Golden lustrous bands of fibrous inclusions create the "cats eye" effect of this captivating stone. In the Tibetan tradition, the color gold is thought to promote prosperity and increase confidence. A Tiger Eye mala is a good choice for Manjushri and Jambhala practices. Finished with a matching 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. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Turquoise with Coral markers, Bali silver spacers, Turquoise central bead and Bali silver caps. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Red Aventurine with Natural Mother of Pearl markers, Bali silver spacers, Natural Mother of Pearl central bead and Bali silver caps. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Rose Quartz with Rhodonite markers, Bali silver spacers, Rhodonite central bead and Bali silver caps. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Burmese Jade with Prehnite markers, Bali silver spacers, Prehnite central bead and Bali silver caps. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Matte Black Onyx with Swarovski Crystal markers, Bali silver spacers, Swarovski central bead and Bali silver caps. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Matte Rock Crystal with Swarovski Crystal markers, Bali silver spacers, Swarovski central bead and Bali silver caps.
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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. 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. 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. -
This lovely and delicate mala is intended to be a discreet and beautiful way to wear your mala all day long and serve as a reminder to maintain mindfulness and awareness in daily life. Rock Crystal with Red Swarovski markers, Bali silver spacers, Red Swarovski central bead and Bali silver caps.
