This is a very beautifully carved conch shell prayer mala handmade in Nepal. Each conch shell beads is delicately carved with Buddha eyes. The mala contains 108 beads with one guru beads. This mala is used for meditation and can wear during yoga too.

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.

You can wear this mala as a simple tassel necklace or wrap 2-3 times around your wrist as a wrist bracelet.

Total Length: 34" across
Weight: 90 grams approx