Mālā, Full with Carnelian and Smoky Quartz Beads with a Nepalese Guru Bead and a silky tassel

Mālā, Full with Carnelian and Smoky Quartz Beads with a Nepalese Guru Bead and a silky tassel

Hand-Knotted Full 108 bead Mālā with semi precious 8mm Carnelian and Smoky Quartz  Beads with a beautiful handmade Nepalese Guru bead and a silky tassel. I has hypoallergenic TierraCast Pewter spacers and handmade copper plated Sterling Silver Heart pendant.   

Each Mālā is handmade by myself and will come in its own hand stamped Cotton Bag and an info card.  

Carnelian: A Stone of Vitality and Creativity

Carnelian, a vibrant orange-red gemstone, is associated with passion, creativity, and vitality. Its warm, energizing energy is believed to stimulate the mind and boost motivation. This stone is often used to overcome self-doubt, enhance confidence, and encourage a positive outlook on life. Carnelian is also said to promote courage, strength, and stamina, making it a popular choice for athletes and those seeking to overcome challenges.

Smoky Quartz: A Grounding and Calming Stone

Smoky Quartz, a captivating gemstone known for its smoky brown hue, is often associated with grounding and protection. Its calming energy is believed to reduce stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts. This versatile stone is often used in meditation and healing practices to promote emotional balance and spiritual clarity. Smoky Quartz is also said to enhance focus, concentration, and problem-solving abilities, making it a valuable tool for students and professionals alike.

Each  Mālā is an individual creation by myself. No two are the same.  Some may look alike but, due to the nature of natural stone and wood, each bead is unique thus making your special creation one of a kind.

The best way to choose your Mālā and its beads is  by your intuition and what your heart is drawn to.

Your  Mālā can be used for meditation, reflection, a connection to the stones you choose or just to wear as a beautiful piece of jewelry.

Mālā is usually made of 108 beads and a guru bead. This enhances the practice of japa meditation (also called mantra meditation) by keeping count of the number of times a mantra is chanted.  Mālā can be made with fewer beads, such as 18, 27 and 54.

The number of beads in a  Mālā is associated with the aim of japa. A Mālā with 27 beads is used for attaining spiritual progress, while a Mālā with 108 beads is used to achieve fulfillment. The number, 108, has spiritual significance as it is believed that 108 energy lines converge to form anahata, the heart chakra.

One way to Meditate with your Mālā is to Sit straight, keeping the spine erect. Keep the eyes closed.  Hold the Mālā in the right hand. Let it rest on the second and third fingers. Use the thumb to bring down each bead starting with the Guru bead while chanting your chosen mantra.

Ultimately, the Mālā becomes what the wearer wants it to be. You fill the energy of the beads and gemstones, with your thoughts, your hopes, and dreams.

Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy making them.