Description
Handmade by women living in the Himalayas in India, this Mala is all kinds of beautiful 🇮🇳
Howlite and onyx beads, finished with a soft black tassel. This stunning hand made Mala is calming soothing with the added protection of black onyx.
Made up of 108 6mm crystal beads, hand tied, this mala sits nicely on the chest without wrapping.
Your purchase of this Mala helps to contribute to provide employment opportunities to women in India who live below the poverty lines and help them earn a decent wage.
What is a Mala? A Mala or Mala beads, also known as Japa malas or meditation beads, have been around since the 8th century BC. With origins in India and meaning garland in Sanskrit “mala” were the predecessor to the Catholic rosary and other types of prayer beads. The word “Japa” in Sanskrit means repeating.
In a traditional mala the beads are made from rudraksha seeds, which come from several species of large evergreen trees associated with the Hindu deity Shiva. Traditionally comprising of 108 beads the mala is intended to be used to count when repeating a mantra or intention while meditating.
As a reiki practitioner your beads will be cleansed and filled with healing reiki energy
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