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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. 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. -
Hand malas (or "pocket malas") consist of 27 beads, one-quarter of a full sized mala. Finished with a handmade cotton tassel. 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. -
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 is made from stabilized Chinese Turquoise finished with a rock crystal guru bead. Considered a "green" stone in Tibet, it is often used for Green Tara and practices to dispel obstacles. 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.
