108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - Bronzite, angelite, blossom agate and red jasper in beautiful Washington State

in beautiful Washington State

These traditional 108 prayer beads

Of course it wasn’t as pronounced as what you see here

Painted in the back of my dad’s large metal shop in Arkansas

This is my favorite animal hide to work with

108 Bead Mala Necklace with Storage Bag - Bronzite, angelite, blossom agate and red jasper in beautiful Washington StateThese traditional 108 prayer beads, known commonly as a mala, are used for the practice of japa, the act of repeating a mantra 108 times in prayer. They are handmade lovingly, using the traditional mala knot known as brahmagranti. Each mala comes with a protective bag to store it in to protect its energy when not in use. Gems used: Bronzite, angelite, blossom agate and red jasper Cord and tassel material: cotton