Mala beads are beautiful aides to meditative practice. Just breathe deeply and move through the beads, one-by-one, as you repeat a chosen mantra or intention. The mala is made of four different types of wood - rosewood, sandalwood, ebony wood, and walnut wood. Adjust the spacing between the beads using the knotted tassel.
- Bead size: 7-8mm
- Unknotted between each bead
- Space out beads for your meditation practice as necessary by pulling down the knotted tassel below the guru bead
- Made of 4 wood types - Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ebony wood, and Walnut wood
- Bead Configuration: 108 sandalwood beads + 1 glass Guru bead
Due to the nature of natural stones, this piece will feature exquisite variations in surface patterns and overall appearance. Such details enhance the unique beauty of each piece.
design: A classic 108-bead mala strung from four distinct wood species, so tones shift bead by bead from deep reddish-brown to warm honey to near-black. It finishes in a dark wood guru bead and a soft knotted tassel that lets you adjust the fit.
size: Beads measure 7-8mm; total length is adjustable by sliding the knotted tassel below the guru bead. Not specified beyond that.
material: Rosewood, sandalwood, ebony wood, and walnut wood beads, a glass guru bead, and a knotted cotton tassel cord.
features: 108 beads plus one guru bead, adjustable sliding-knot tassel, four-wood color variation, wearable as a wrap bracelet or long necklace
care: Keep the beads dry and away from perfumes or lotions, and wipe occasionally with a soft, dry cloth to preserve the wood's natural luster.
disclaimer: Because each bead is cut from natural wood, grain, tone, and pattern will vary slightly from piece to piece.
Meaning & Intention
A mala of 108 beads follows one of the oldest counting traditions in meditation practice, the number long held as complete and auspicious across Buddhist and yogic lineages. Each bead marks a single breath, mantra, or repetition, so the strand becomes less an ornament than a tool - something the hand moves through while the mind settles.
What sets this piece apart is its blend of four woods in a single strand. Rosewood and sandalwood are traditionally linked to warmth and calm, ebony to grounding and protection, walnut to steadiness and quiet strength. Strung together, they read as a reminder that a settled mind is rarely built from one quality alone - it draws on several, woven into a single practice.
The guru bead where the strand meets the tassel marks the start and end of each cycle around the mala. In practice, it's traditionally treated as a pause point - a small bow of gratitude toward the teacher, the practice, or simply the moment before beginning again.
Slipped over the wrist between tasks or held loosely during seated practice, this mala turns meditation into something you can feel in the hand as well as the mind. Counting through the beads gives restless attention somewhere to land, making it easy to return to - a few quiet minutes with a mantra before the day picks back up, or a longer sit when there's time for one.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and mantra practitioners who want a tactile, traditional mala for daily counting practice
- Purpose: Meditation counting, mantra repetition, yoga practice, wearable mindfulness reminder, thoughtful gift for a spiritual practice
- Suggested Mantra: Breathe in peace, breathe out calm
- Intention: Grounding, Balance, Calm, Focus
- Chakra Connection: Root (Muladhara)
Questions & Guidance
How do I adjust the size of this mala?
Gently pull the knotted tassel below the guru bead to loosen or tighten the strand, then let it settle into the length you want to wear or hold.
What woods make up the beads?
Each mala is strung from four types of wood - rosewood, sandalwood, ebony wood, and walnut wood - so the color and grain shift naturally around the strand.
Is the guru bead counted as one of the 108?
No, the guru bead sits apart from the 108 counting beads and marks the point where a full cycle around the mala begins and ends.
Can I wear this mala instead of just using it for counting?
Yes, it's flexible enough to wear wrapped as a bracelet or long as a necklace between meditation sessions.
How should I care for the wood beads over time?
Keep them away from water, perfumes, and lotions, and wipe occasionally with a soft dry cloth to keep the wood's natural finish.
