This mala's smooth wood beads are set with three larger counter beads to help you keep track as you count and meditate. Coral and turquoise-colored fragments set in metal rings resemble miniature mandalas, adding texture and vibrancy to mala's elegant simplicity. Ideal for your daily practice, this 108-bead mala is topped with a bright red tassel on its guru bead. Handmade in Nepal.
- Meditation Mala with Counter Beads
- Made of wood and metal
- Bead Count: 108 with 3 counter beads
- Beads are approximately 7-8 mm
- For meditation only
- Handmade in Nepal
Due to the handmade nature of this product, variations in color, appearance and finish may occur.
design: A traditional 108-bead mala of smooth round wood beads, marked by three inlaid counter beads in turquoise and coral tones and finished with a carved guru bead and a red cord tassel.
size: Beads are approximately 7-8 mm; full strand of 108 beads plus 3 counter beads. Not specified beyond this.
material: Wood beads with metal counter beads inlaid with coral and turquoise-colored fragments; red cord.
features: 108-bead count for full mantra cycles, 3 inlaid counter beads for tracking repetitions, carved wood guru bead, red cord tassel, handmade in Nepal
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture and direct sunlight to keep the wood and cord in good condition.
disclaimer: Because this mala is handmade, slight variations in bead color, inlay pattern, and finish are natural and part of its character.
Meaning & Intention
A 108-bead mala is one of the most enduring tools in meditation practice, its count rooted in a number long regarded as sacred across Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Each bead marks a single repetition of a mantra or breath, guiding the hand and mind together so that counting becomes quiet rather than distracting.
The three inlaid counter beads set into this mala serve a practical purpose, marking off segments of 27 as you move through the full round, but they also echo the mandalas of Himalayan art, their turquoise and coral fragments catching light like tiny worlds set in metal. Turquoise has long been valued in Nepal and Tibet as a stone of protection, while coral has traditionally been associated with vitality and grounding energy, so their presence here adds meaning as well as texture.
The red tassel at the guru bead is more than ornament. In many mala traditions, the guru bead represents the teacher or the point of origin, and the cord marks the connection between practitioner and practice. Ending each cycle at this bead is a small, physical reminder to pause, breathe, and begin again with intention.
Used daily, this mala becomes a steady companion for counting breaths, mantras, or moments of gratitude, its familiar weight in the hand offering a simple way to return to stillness whether you set aside ten minutes at sunrise or a few quiet breaths before sleep.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone building or deepening a daily meditation or mantra practice
- Purpose: Mantra counting, meditation timing, mindfulness practice, daily ritual, breathwork support
- Suggested Mantra: One breath, one bead
- Intention: Balance, Focus, Grounding, Calm
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
- Gemstone: Turquoise, Coral
- Metal: Metal inlay rings (counter beads)
Turquoise is traditionally regarded as a stone of protection and calm, long used across Himalayan cultures to ward off negativity and support clear communication, while coral has been associated with vitality, grounding, and connection to the earth. Set together in the counter beads of this mala, the two bring both color and quiet meaning to a practice built on repetition and focus.
Questions & Guidance
What is this mala made of?
The beads are wood, approximately 7-8 mm each, with three metal counter beads inlaid with coral and turquoise-colored fragments and a red cord tassel at the guru bead.
Why does it have 108 beads?
108 is a traditionally sacred count in Buddhist and Hindu practice, allowing a full cycle of mantra repetitions or breath counts without needing to keep count in your head.
What are the extra beads for?
The three larger inlaid beads are counter markers that help you track your progress through longer rounds of practice.
Can I wear this mala as jewelry?
Yes, its length allows it to be worn wrapped as a bracelet or long necklace, though it is designed primarily as a tool for meditation.
Will the color vary from the photo?
Since each mala is handmade in Nepal, slight differences in wood tone, bead texture, and inlay placement are normal and expected.
