Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads

Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads

$42.00
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Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads
  • Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads
  • Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads
  • Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads
  • Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads
  • Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads
  • Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads - Prayer Beads
Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads

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Wooden Mala with Coral and Turquoise Inlays, 108 Beads

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A 108-bead wooden mala flecked with tiny inlays of coral and reconstituted turquoise, finished with a wood guru bead and a golden-yellow tassel. The stones are tied in Himalayan tradition to protection, vitality, and wholeness. Move through the beads one at a time with the thumb, repeating a chosen mantra or intention through a full cycle.

Details
  • Design: 108-bead wooden mala with rustic dark-banded beads flecked with tiny inlays of coral and reconstituted turquoise, finished with a wood guru bead and hand-knotted golden-yellow tassel
  • Size: Beads approximately 10 mm; mala approximately 36 inches long
  • Material: Wood beads with reconstituted turquoise and coral inlays, metal alloy accents, cotton tassel cord
  • Care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture, direct sunlight, and perfume or lotion contact
  • Note: Handmade in Nepal, this mala will show natural variations in wood grain, inlay placement, and color from piece to piece. For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
  • Origin: Handmade in Nepal
Meaning & Intention

In Buddhist and Hindu practice, 108 is a sacred count, said to mirror 108 earthly desires to be released or the number of repetitions considered complete for a mantra. Each bead marks a single breath, word, or intention.

The coral and turquoise inlays hold a long place in Himalayan adornment, where both have been prized as guardians against harm. Coral is associated with life force, turquoise with wholeness and honest speech.

Set into humble wood rather than precious metal, they point toward a practice that values inner richness over outward display.

The guru bead and tassel mark the teacher, the start and end of every cycle. Tradition asks the practitioner to pause here rather than cross over, a small gesture of respect for the lineage.

Held during a morning pause or a commute, the strand turns ordinary time into a return to breath, one bead at a time.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Balance, grounding, focus

Gemstones: Turquoise, coral

Ideal for: Meditation practitioners and anyone building a daily mantra or mindfulness ritual

Suggested mantra: So Hum

Symbol: 108 beads for a full mantra cycle

Questions & Guidance

How do I use a mala for meditation?

Hold the mala in one hand and move through the beads with your thumb, repeating a chosen mantra or intention on each bead until you reach the guru bead, then pause rather than cross over.

Why 108 beads?

One full pass of 108 is the traditional count for completing a mantra cycle in Buddhist and Hindu practice, tied to 108 earthly desires and 108 sacred sites.

Can I wear it as jewelry?

It is made as a devotional tool first and recommended for meditation use rather than everyday jewelry wear.

What mantra pairs well with this mala?

So Hum, meaning 'I am that,' matches the strand's grounding intent. Silently sync one syllable to each inhale and exhale as you pass a bead.

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Anita M.
Just what I was hoping for

Wonderful meditation tool and quite attractive! :blush: