Emanating the warm energy of the sun, Citrine stones add a dose of positivity to the grounding smooth burgundy red rosewood beads. Malas are practical, not to mention beautiful, tools for meditation. Intended for counting and chanting, you use a mala simply by moving through its beads one by one.
- Bead size: 6mm
- Individually Knotted between each bead
- Made of rosewood and citrine beads
- Yellow ochre shade cotton tassel
- Bead Configuration: 5 Citrine + 46 RW + 6 Citrine + 46 RW+ 5 Citrine + 1 Guru Bead
- For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
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 hand-knotted 108-bead mala combining deep burgundy rosewood beads with luminous golden citrine accents, finished with a full mustard-gold cotton tassel and a single guru bead.
size: 6mm beads; full mala length not specified.
material: Rosewood, citrine gemstone, cotton tassel cord
features: 108 beads, individually knotted between each bead, citrine marker beads (5+6+5 configuration), single guru bead, yellow ochre cotton tassel
care: Wipe beads gently with a soft dry cloth and store away from direct sunlight and moisture when not in use.
disclaimer: Because the beads are cut from natural rosewood and genuine citrine, grain pattern and stone tone will vary slightly from piece to piece.
Meaning & Intention
Rosewood has long been valued in meditation practice for its warm, quietly grounding presence — a wood believed to steady the nervous system and root the mind in the present moment, bead after bead. Its deep burgundy tone carries an earthy stillness, making it a traditional choice for malas meant to anchor long stretches of chanting or breathwork.
Citrine, threaded through this mala in deliberate clusters, is often called the stone of the sun for the way it seems to hold light within itself. Where the rosewood settles the mind, citrine is said to lift it — associated with optimism, clarity, and a gentle confidence that carries into the day ahead. The pairing creates a quiet balance: one material inviting depth, the other inviting warmth.
At 108 beads, this mala follows the number long held sacred across Buddhist and yogic traditions, marking a complete cycle of mantra repetition. The guru bead closes that cycle, a point of pause and gratitude before beginning again — a small, physical reminder that practice is a circle, not a straight line.
Held during morning meditation or slipped on for a quiet counted chant before bed, this mala turns a few minutes of practice into something tactile — each rosewood and citrine bead passing through the fingers as a mantra, a breath, or simply a moment of return to stillness.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and mantra practitioners seeking a grounding yet uplifting mala for daily counted practice
- Purpose: Mantra counting, meditation, breathwork practice, quiet ritual object
- Suggested Mantra: So Hum
- Intention: Grounding, Positivity, Clarity, Balance
- Chakra Connection: Sacral Chakra
- Gemstone: Citrine
Citrine is known as a stone of warmth and light, its golden hue linked to the sun's steady energy. Practitioners often turn to citrine for a lift in mood and outlook, using it to encourage optimism, personal clarity, and a settled sense of confidence — qualities that pair naturally with the grounding weight of rosewood in this mala.
Questions & Guidance
Is this mala meant to be worn as jewelry?
No — it's designed specifically for meditation and mantra counting, not as an everyday necklace.
How many beads does this mala have, and why 108?
It has 108 beads plus one guru bead, following the traditional count used across Buddhist and yogic mantra practice for a complete cycle of repetition.
Will the color and grain vary from the photo?
Yes — rosewood and citrine are natural materials, so slight variation in tone and pattern is normal and part of each mala's individual character.
How do I use a mala for meditation?
Hold it in one hand and move one bead at a time through your fingers with each breath, repetition, or mantra, pausing at the guru bead to complete the cycle.
How should I store and care for it?
Keep it in a soft pouch away from direct sunlight and moisture, and wipe the beads occasionally with a dry cloth to preserve their finish.
