My Mālās

My love of Mālās grew from my love of gemstones, travel and the natural world.

For more than 25 years, my travels have taken me to some incredible places around the world, but Kathmandu, Nepal holds a very special place in my heart. Surrounded by beautiful gemstones, beads, sandalwood and traditional Mālās, I fell in love with the history and beauty behind them and was inspired to begin creating my own.

I've now been handcrafting Mālās for over a decade, and they remain some of my favourite pieces to create.

Handmade by Me

Every Mālā is individually designed and handmade by me.

I create traditional 108-bead Mālās, 54-bead Half Mālās, smaller Pocket Mālās, and one-of-a-kind designs using beautiful gemstones, woods and special beads I've collected and sourced over the years.

I also love creating custom Mālās. If you have particular gemstones, colours or an intention in mind, please get in touch and we can create something especially for you.

No two will ever be exactly alike. Natural gemstones and wood have their own colours, markings, patterns and character, making every bead — and every finished Mālā — beautifully unique.

When choosing a Mālā, I believe in following your intuition. Sometimes there's simply a stone, colour or piece you're drawn to without knowing exactly why. Go with the one that speaks to you.

What is a Mālā?

Traditionally, a Mālā is a strand of 108 beads plus a Guru bead and is used during meditation to keep count while repeating a mantra or intention.

Mālās can also be made with fewer beads, commonly 18, 27 or 54.

But your Mālā doesn't have to be used only for meditation.

It can be something you wear because you feel connected to the gemstones, a reminder of an intention or special time in your life, a beautiful piece of jewellery, or simply something that brings you joy.

Your Mālā can be whatever you want it to be.

Meditating With Your Mālā

To use your Mālā for meditation, sit comfortably with your spine upright and gently close your eyes.

Hold your Mālā in your hand, allowing it to rest across your fingers. Beginning beside the Guru bead, use your thumb to move from one bead to the next as you repeat your chosen mantra, affirmation or intention.

Continue around the Mālā until you reach the Guru bead again.

There really is no need to overcomplicate it. Your Mālā and your practice are personal to you.

Caring for Your Mālā

Each of my Mālās is carefully hand-knotted using strong Linhasita waxed polyester cord or C-Lon bead cord.

They're made to be worn and enjoyed, but like any handmade jewellery, they still need a little love and care.

Please avoid wearing your Mālā in water and try to keep it away from prolonged direct sunlight, perfumes, chemicals and excessive moisture.

Avoid pulling or stretching the Mālā. The cord naturally has a little flexibility, but forceful stretching can damage the knots or cord and it may not return to its original shape.

If your Mālā does happen to break, please get in touch with me. Depending on the damage and the beads available, I'll always see what I can do to help.

Cleansing Your Mālā

If cleansing your crystals is part of your practice, you may like to periodically cleanse or recharge your Mālā.

You can do this in whatever way feels right for you — perhaps with smoke from incense, sage or Palo Santo, by placing it in moonlight, or simply by holding it quietly while resetting your intentions.

Most importantly, enjoy it.

I hope you find as much joy in owning and wearing one of my Mālās as I find in creating them for you.

Big smiles,
Shenoa ♡