Fire Mala

Featuring Mexican Cantera Opal Skull pendant, Chiapas Amber, African Turquoise, Green Garnet, and Red Sardonyx Guru/spacer bead accents. I knotted this one on high strength red thread Bead size is 6mm, Approx Mala length is 36” Crystal Tip: The Cantera or “fire” opal skull pendant is hand carved by artisans in Magdalena, Jalisco Mexico; and The Chiapas Amber beads were hand crafted by village artisans in Chiapas Mexico. These specially crafted accents were the inspiration for this Mala. A japamala, jaap maala, or simply mala (Sanskrit: माला; mālā, meaning 'garland') is a loop of prayer beads commonly used in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism for counting recitations when performing japa (reciting a mantra or other sacred sound) or for counting some other sadhana (spiritual practice) such as prostrating before a holy icon. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions and are sometimes referred to in Christianity as a "rosary". [Source: Wikipedia]