Mala Prayer Beads

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One hundred and eight beads for one hundred and eight breaths. This collection gathers knotted japa malas in moonstone, amethyst, rose quartz, aventurine, lapis, turquoise, carnelian and citrine, alongside sandalwood, walnut and ebony strands for daily mantra practice.

Choose a mala tied to an intention — balance, joy, self-love, gratitude — or a chakra strand strung across all seven stones. Wooden, marble and inlay mala boxes are here too, so the beads rest somewhere quiet between sittings.

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About Mala Prayer Beads

What these are

A mala is a strand of 108 beads used to count breaths, mantras or moments of stillness — one bead at a time, one pass around the circle. This collection gathers 40 pieces from about $20 to $108, most of them knotted japa malas in gemstone and wood, along with a few bracelets, gift tins and jewelry boxes to hold them between sittings.

Gemstone strands include moonstone, amethyst, rose quartz, aventurine, lapis, turquoise, carnelian, citrine, fluorite and labradorite. Wooden malas are strung in sandalwood, rosewood, lotus seed and rudraksha, some with coral, turquoise or rose quartz counter beads and inlays. Metal accents appear in sterling silver, stainless steel and alloy; shell and gemstone counters show up on selected strands.

How to choose

Many people choose a mala by intention. The collection is tagged for mindfulness, inner peace, grounding, balance, joy, wisdom, love and intuition — so a calming moonstone mala reads differently from a labradorite strand traditionally associated with insight, or a rosewood and rose quartz mala tied to compassion. If you already have a mantra or a daily practice, let the material lead; if you are starting out, fragrant sandalwood, lotus seed or rudraksha are classic first strands.

How to wear it

A 108-bead mala is long enough to loop the wrist several times or hang at the chest. In seated practice, hold it in one hand and move a bead with the thumb on each breath or repetition, pausing at the guru bead to turn the strand rather than crossing it. Off the cushion, many people wear their mala as a quiet reminder of the intention they set.

Care

Keep knotted malas dry, away from perfume and oils, and rest them in one of the tins or jewelry boxes when not in use.

How do I use a mala with an intention?

Choose a strand tied to what you are working with — grounding, joy, wisdom, love. Hold a short phrase or mantra in mind, then move one bead per breath or repetition until you reach the guru bead, which marks a full round of 108.

Do these fit most wrists, or are they meant to be worn long?

The 108-bead japa malas are long strands designed to hang at the chest or wrap the wrist several times, not sized to a specific fit. If you prefer something closer to the wrist, the collection also includes a gemstone and sandalwood beaded bracelet.

What pairs well as a gift?

The gift boxes, tins and jewelry boxes in the collection are made to hold a mala between sittings and travel well with one. A sandalwood, lotus seed or rudraksha strand paired with a box makes a considered gift from about $20 upward.