Carved Ebony Wood Meditation Mala with Knotted Beads

Name: Carved Ebony Wood Meditation Mala with Knotted Beads
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: BG-ML84
Price: 42.00 USD
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Individually carved ebony wood beads, hand-knotted between each, finished with a turned guru bead and a soft wool tassel. The elongated bead shape lets the fingers move from one to the next without fumbling, and the dense dark wood is associated with grounding and steady focus. Choose the 54-bead length for shorter sittings or the traditional 108 for a full round of mantra.

Details

Design: Traditional knotted meditation mala of individually hand-carved ebony wood beads, each elongated bead knotted in place and finished with a turned guru bead and soft wool tassel
Size: 54 beads approximately 37" long plus 3" guru bead, plus tassel; 108 beads approximately 68" long plus 3" guru bead, plus tassel
Material: Ebony wood beads, wool tassel thread
Care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from water, lotions, and direct sunlight to preserve the wood finish
Origin: Handmade in India
Note: Because each bead is hand-carved and the mala hand-knotted, slight variations in bead shape, color, and tassel detail are natural and part of each piece's character

Meaning & Intention

Ebony's deep, light-absorbing black has long been linked to grounding and steady strength — a color that settles the mind rather than drawing it outward.

The 108 count is one of the most enduring numbers in contemplative practice, marking a full round of mantra or breath across Hindu and Buddhist tradition.

The guru bead sits where the strand begins and ends, a place to pause and offer gratitude before starting again.

Hand-carved and elongated, each bead asks to be felt one at a time, keeping the hand and the breath moving at the same unhurried pace, toward stillness.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Grounding, focus, calm, stillness

Chakra connection: Root chakra (Muladhara), for grounding and stability

Ideal for: Meditators and mantra practitioners who want a substantial, texturally rich mala for daily use or dedicated practice

Suggested mantra: So Hum

Questions & Guidance

How do I choose between the 54 and 108 bead lengths?

The 108 follows the traditional full count for a round of mantra or japa. The 54 is half that, well suited to shorter sittings, or to two passes through if you prefer a lighter strand.

Can I wear the mala between sessions?

Yes. The 108-bead length in particular is long enough to wrap as a necklace when it isn't in use for practice.

How do I use it for mantra counting?

Hold the strand near the guru bead. Move one bead at a time between thumb and finger, repeating your mantra or breath on each. When you return to the guru bead, pause rather than crossing it, then reverse direction to continue.