Wrist malas are smaller versions of traditional malas and are easy to use for meditation and counting. This mala bracelet is made of 27 smooth sandalwood beads plus a single guru bead. The 27 beads include two counter beads, useful for keeping track of your intentions as you move through your mala. Choose from deep blue lapis counters or faceted black onyx. Sandalwood beads are each 8 mm. Counter beads are each about 10 mm. Bracelet is stretchy and will accommodate most wrist sizes. Bracelet is strung by hand in the USA.
- Meditation wrist mala with sandalwood beads
- 27 beads plus a single guru bead
- 2 counter beads included in 27 bead count
- Choose from lapis or onyx counter beads
- Sandalwood beads are about 8 mm each
- Counter beads are about 10 mm each
- Bracelet stretches to fit most wrist sizes
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A stretch wrist mala of 27 warm, matte sandalwood beads with a single carved guru bead, accented by two smooth stone counter beads in either lapis blue or faceted black onyx.
size: Sandalwood beads are about 8 mm each; counter beads are about 10 mm each. Stretches to fit most wrist sizes.
material: Sandalwood beads, guru bead, and stretch cord, with lapis or black onyx stone counter beads
features: 27 beads plus a single guru bead, two stone counter beads for tracking intentions, choice of lapis or onyx counters, hand-strung on stretch cord
care: Keep away from water, lotions, and perfume, and store away from direct sunlight to protect the sandalwood's natural scent and color.
disclaimer: Each bracelet is strung by hand from natural wood and stone, so slight variations in bead tone, grain, and shape are part of its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
The mala has long served as a counting tool for meditation and mantra practice, and this wrist-sized version carries the same purpose in miniature. Traditional malas hold 108 beads; here, 27 beads represent a common quarter-mala count, allowing for shorter rounds of recitation or a quiet, private way to mark repetitions throughout the day without carrying a full-length strand.
Sandalwood has been prized for centuries in meditation practice for its soft, grounding fragrance and its association with calm, focused awareness. As the beads warm against the skin, the wood releases a gentle scent that many find naturally centering, making it a fitting material for a piece meant to accompany quiet reflection.
The stone counter beads add their own layer of meaning. Lapis lazuli has long been connected to clarity of thought and inner truth, while black onyx is associated with steadiness and protection. Set apart from the rest of the strand, these two beads also serve a practical role, marking your place as you move mala bead by mala bead through a mantra or intention.
Worn on the wrist, this mala travels easily from a seated meditation cushion into the rest of the day, offering a small, tactile pause whenever a hand happens to brush across its beads. It works equally well as a focused counting tool during practice or simply as a quiet, grounding reminder to breathe and return to the present moment.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditation practitioners and anyone seeking a simple, wearable reminder to pause and stay grounded
- Purpose: Meditation counting, mantra practice, everyday mindfulness, intention setting
- Suggested Mantra: I am centered and calm
- Intention: Balance, Calm, Grounding
- Gemstone: Black Onyx, Lapis
Black onyx is often associated with steadiness and quiet strength, offering a sense of protection during moments of focus, while lapis lazuli is linked to clarity and inner truth, traditionally valued as a stone for calm, honest reflection.
Questions & Guidance
How many beads does this mala have?
It has 27 sandalwood beads plus one guru bead, with two of the 27 serving as stone counter beads.
What is the difference between the lapis and onyx versions?
Both use the same sandalwood beads and bead count; they differ only in the color and stone of the two counter beads, deep blue lapis or faceted black onyx.
Will this fit my wrist?
Yes, the bracelet is strung on stretch cord designed to comfortably accommodate most wrist sizes.
How do I use the counter beads?
As you move through the mala reciting a mantra or setting an intention, the two counter beads offer a tactile marker to help you keep track of your place.
How should I care for the sandalwood beads?
Keep the bracelet dry and away from lotions or perfume, and store it out of direct sunlight to help preserve the wood's natural color and scent.
