108 lapis lazuli beads are knotted together to create a healing mala. Lapis lazuli is said to enhance honesty and self-awareness, and remove any emotional blocks. An additional guru bead assists with counting and lets you know when you've completed one round of 108 prayers. Lapis beads are about 5-6 mm.
- Knotted gemstone mala
- 108 lapis lazuli beads
- Gemstone beads are about 5-6 mm each
- Suitable for small-medium hands for meditation
- For meditation use only. Not recommended as a necklace
Due to the organic nature of gemstone, this mala may feature slight variations in color, details, and overall appearance.
design: A deep-blue lapis lazuli mala of 108 hand-knotted beads, finished with a single larger guru bead and a soft, flowing tan tassel.
size: Gemstone beads are approximately 5-6 mm each; full mala measures 108 beads plus guru bead. Suitable for small to medium hands.
material: Genuine lapis lazuli gemstone beads, knotted on cord, with a fiber tassel.
features: 108 hand-knotted lapis lazuli beads, individually knotted between beads, guru bead for counting completed rounds, flowing tassel finish
care: Keep away from water, perfumes, and direct sunlight, and store in a soft pouch when not in use.
disclaimer: Because lapis lazuli is a natural stone, each bead varies slightly in color, matrix, and pattern, so your mala will be one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
Lapis lazuli has been prized since antiquity as a stone of truth and inner vision, ground into pigment for sacred art and worn by rulers and sages who sought clarity of thought. In this mala, its deep, star-flecked blue carries that same reputation forward: a stone associated with honesty, self-awareness, and the quiet courage to see oneself clearly.
The form of the mala itself, 108 beads knotted one by one, echoes a counting tradition used across meditation and prayer practices for centuries. Each knot is a small pause, a place to rest a single breath or repetition of mantra, so that by the time your fingers reach the guru bead, an entire cycle of practice has passed through your hands.
Together, the lapis and the repeating rhythm of the beads point toward the same intention: quieting mental noise so that what is honest and unclouded can rise to the surface.
Slipped over the wrist between sittings or held bead by bead during meditation, this mala turns a few quiet minutes into a steady practice, a tactile reminder to return to the breath whenever the mind starts to wander.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and mantra practitioners seeking a grounding tool for daily practice
- Purpose: Meditation counting, mantra repetition, mindfulness practice, quiet reflection
- Suggested Mantra: I see clearly and honestly
- Intention: Clarity, Honesty, Calm, Self-awareness
- Chakra Connection: Third Eye
- Zodiac: Sagittarius
- Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli is traditionally associated with truth, insight, and inner wisdom. Long connected to the third eye chakra, it's often reached for by those working to quiet self-doubt, release old emotional patterns, and think and speak with greater honesty.
Questions & Guidance
How do I use a 108-bead mala?
Starting next to the guru bead, move one bead per breath, mantra, or affirmation with your thumb, working around the strand until you return to the guru bead, marking one completed round.
Can I wear this mala as a necklace?
It's designed and knotted for meditation use rather than everyday wear as a necklace, so it's best kept for practice to preserve the knotting and beads.
Why does the color vary slightly from the photo?
Lapis lazuli is a natural gemstone, so each bead carries its own depth of blue and subtle matrix markings, meaning your mala will be uniquely yours.
What does the guru bead do?
The single larger bead marks the start and end point of the strand, letting you feel when you've completed a full round of 108 without having to count silently.
Is this mala good for beginners?
Yes, its simple knotted construction and clear counting bead make it an approachable first mala for anyone starting a meditation or mantra practice.
