An alternating row of golden-brown tiger eye and pale tulsi wood beads – the stone's silky sheen and the warmth of the sacred wood in one strand.
Tiger eye and tulsi
Tiger eye is a golden-brown quartz with a silky lustre, recognised by the characteristic banded play of light (chatoyancy); tradition knows it as a stone of focus, self-confidence and inner strength. Tulsi (holy basil) is a sacred plant of the Hindu tradition, long used in malas for its devotional significance. Together the two join grounded strength with devotion. These are traditional and cultural ideas, not medical claims.
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 tiger eye beads and tulsi (holy basil) wood beads. A 108-bead strand, about 39 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.