A light, earthy row of dark, warm-toned coconut shell beads – a simple, natural prayer strand for everyday practice.
The coconut shell beads
Coconut beads are made by polishing the hard shell of the coconut; they are warm, dark brown and pleasantly light. Natural, plant-based beads have long been favoured in malas because their simplicity keeps attention on the practice. This is a traditional, practical consideration.
The 108-bead mala
A mala is the prayer strand of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, originally used to count mantras in meditation. A larger guru bead closes the 108 beads, standing for wisdom, while the small cylinder above it represents emptiness. The beads pass one by one between the fingers while attention rests on the meaning and vibration of the words.
How to use it
Hold the mala in your hand during meditation or mantra recitation and move from bead to bead; through the day it can be worn wrapped around the wrist.
Material and craft
Made of natural coconut shell beads. A 108-bead strand, about 40 cm long. Being a natural material, each piece is unique: shade and pattern may vary slightly.
Good to know
Keep it dry, wipe it with a soft cloth, and avoid harsh chemicals. The meaning attached to it comes from tradition and is not a medical effect.