Inspired by trees, this individually hand-knotted mala evokes a sense of being rooted. Smoky quartz and malachite beads are associated with protection and grounding. With a total of 108 knotted beads (plus a Guru bead), feel inspired to recite a special mantra or intention as you move through each one.
- Knotted gemstone mala
- Made of 108 moonstones beads
- Made of smoky quartz and malachite beads
- Also features a guru bead and tassel
- Available in two different bead sizes, 6mm and 8mm
- Made in India
Due to the organic nature of gemstone, each mala will feature natural variations in bead color, details, and overall appearance. Mala's tassel may vary in regard to color and thread details. Such characteristics enhance the unique beauty of each piece.
design: A long knotted mala of deep chocolate-brown smoky quartz beads transitioning into a run of swirling green malachite near the tassel end, finished with a silky golden-tan tassel and guru bead.
size: 108 knotted beads plus one guru bead; available in 6mm and 8mm bead sizes. Not specified beyond bead count and size options.
material: Smoky quartz and malachite gemstone beads, hand-knotted on cord, with a threaded tassel.
features: 108 hand-knotted beads, guru bead, silky tassel, two-tone gemstone design, available in 6mm and 8mm, handmade in India
care: Keep away from water, perfume, and direct sunlight, and store your mala in a soft pouch when not in use.
disclaimer: Because these are natural gemstones, each mala varies slightly in bead color, pattern, and tassel shade, making every piece one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
This mala pairs two grounding stones with a message rooted in the imagery of trees: smoky quartz for its steadying, earthy presence, and malachite for its deep, patterned green reminiscent of moss and leaf. Together they form a piece meant to remind the wearer of what it feels like to be rooted, steady at the base even as life moves and shifts above.
Smoky quartz has long been valued as a stone of grounding and protection, believed to absorb and transmute lower vibrations while anchoring the wearer to the present moment. Malachite carries its own reputation as a stone of transformation and protective watchfulness, its banded circles often likened to eyes that guard against negativity while encouraging necessary change.
Strung as 108 beads with a guru bead marking the circle's completion, this mala follows the traditional structure used for japa, the practice of mantra repetition. Each pass of a bead becomes a small return to the ground beneath you, a chance to breathe, root down, and begin again.
Whether draped over a meditation cushion, held bead by bead during a mantra practice, or simply worn as a quiet, grounding companion through the day, this mala offers a physical touchpoint for returning to steadiness whenever the mind starts to wander.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone seeking a grounding companion for meditation, mantra practice, or everyday steadiness
- Purpose: Meditation, mantra counting (japa), grounding practice, everyday wear as a reminder to stay rooted
- Suggested Mantra: I am rooted and steady
- Intention: Grounding, Protection, Transformation, Growth
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra (Muladhara), Heart Chakra (Anahata)
- Gemstone: Smoky Quartz, Malachite
Smoky quartz is often called upon as a grounding stone, believed to draw off tension and negativity while keeping the wearer connected to the earth beneath them. Malachite, with its swirling bands of green, is traditionally associated with protection and transformation, said to support the courage to release old patterns and grow into new ones. Together, the two stones offer a balance of steady grounding and open-hearted change.
Questions & Guidance
How many beads does this mala have?
It's a traditional 108-bead mala, plus one additional guru bead where the tassel begins.
What gemstones are used?
The mala combines smoky quartz beads with a section of malachite beads, finished with a soft tassel.
What bead sizes are available?
This mala comes in two bead sizes, 6mm and 8mm, so you can choose the weight and feel that suits you best.
How do I use a mala for meditation?
Hold the mala in one hand and move from bead to bead with your thumb as you silently or quietly repeat a mantra, pausing at the guru bead to mark one full cycle.
Will my mala look exactly like the photo?
Since the beads are natural gemstone, expect gentle variation in color and pattern from mala to mala, along with slight differences in the tassel, part of what makes each one unique.
