Faux Turquoise 108 Prayer Mala

These are beautiful resin faux Turquoise toned beaded necklaces with tassel. The color tone and shiny beads match the perfection. These are handmade tassel necklace with 108 beads and a guru bead at the center. The Sanskrit word "mala" means "garland." A mala is a string of beads used to count repetitions in Buddhist practices--prostrations, recitations of mantras, names of the Buddha. Sometimes it is simply a reminder to be aware. The traditional number of beads in a mala is 108. The beads themselves, made from variety of seeds, wood, and semiprecious stones, are worn around the neck or wrapped in coils around the wrist. Total Length: 28" round Beads Size: 8mm Weight: 40 grams