{"title":"Gemstone Mala Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost malas are wood. The four here are not — they are strung in stone, which changes two things at once: the weight, and the temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a stone mala feels like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gemstone bead is heavier than a wooden bead of the same size, and it does not warm to the hand the way wood does. The strand sits on the wrist rather than moving with it, and a round takes slightly longer because the beads are denser and the strand falls straighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of that is a drawback. It is why some people count with stone and others will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe pieces here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise wraps\u003c\/strong\u003e — two of the four, both full-length. The blue reads evenly down a long strand, with no bead standing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear quartz with sandalwood\u003c\/strong\u003e — one strand alternating stone and wood, so half the beads warm and half stay cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosewood with a lotus tassel\u003c\/strong\u003e — wrist-length rather than a full 108, and the only piece here that is meant to stay on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you count with your mala and want it to stay put, stone is the better answer. If you want it to warm in the hand and carry a scent, wood is. The strand that mixes both is the compromise, and the one most people choose first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tibetartshop.com\/collections\/turquoise\"\u003eThe turquoise collection\u003c\/a\u003e has the same stone in shorter lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-turquoise-108-bead-mala-bracelet","title":"Green Turquoise 108-Bead Mala Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurquoise has been carried for centuries as a talisman of protection, strength, and good fortune. Its blue-green color has often been compared with the open sky, giving the stone a naturally serene character. In this green turquoise mala, those associations create a practice piece that feels both protective and calming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strand contains 108 beads, allowing one complete round of mantra or prayer to unfold bead by bead. Wear or use it when you want protection close at hand, a calmer mind, and a clear rhythm for meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibet Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49241323766011,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/8733\/6443\/files\/9062071599242_41158992986250_v1.webp?v=1788079330"},{"product_id":"black-rosewood-lotus-tassel-wrist-mala","title":"Black Rosewood Lotus Tassel Wrist Mala","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lotus is one of the most enduring Buddhist symbols of awakening and renewal. Rising from muddy water toward light, it represents the possibility of continuing with clarity and purpose through difficult conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this double-layer wrist mala, black rosewood forms the quiet foundation, while the sandalwood mantra bead and lotus tassel give the hand and mind a distinct point of return. Use it for a short mantra, breath meditation, or a deliberate pause when you want to reconnect with growth and clear intention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibet Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49241323962619,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/8733\/6443\/files\/black-rosewood-108-bead-mala-bracelet-natural-wood-prayer-beads-in-round-barrel-wrap-stylesdouble-wrap-06mm-with-sandalwood-mantra-beads-lotus-tasselbuddha-tibe-6055632.webp?v=1788079336"},{"product_id":"clear-quartz-sandalwood-108-mala","title":"Clear Quartz and Sandalwood 108 Mala","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 108-bead mala provides a complete tactile cycle for mantra and breath practice in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist traditions. Clear quartz gives the strand a luminous, uncluttered appearance, while warm wood accents mark transitions without interrupting the count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolished clear quartz beads form the full 108-bead strand with sandalwood separator beads and a gold-tone finishing piece. Choose 0.31-inch beads for a finer multi-wrap profile or 0.39-inch beads for a more substantial rhythm in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the Clear Quartz and Sandalwood 108 Mala for mantra counting, seated reflection, or measured breathing. Its long flexible construction can also wrap around the wrist, keeping the complete counting strand accessible during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibet Art","offers":[{"title":"8mm \/ 108 Beads","offer_id":49241340608763,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm \/ 108 Beads","offer_id":49241340641531,"sku":null,"price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/8733\/6443\/files\/tibet-art-clear-quartz-sandalwood-108-mala-01.webp?v=1789485309"},{"product_id":"turquoise-108-bead-wrap-mala-bracelet","title":"Turquoise 108-Bead Wrap Mala Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurquoise has a deep place in Tibetan and Himalayan adornment, where its blue-green color is associated with protection, good direction, and the life of the sky and landscape. In a 108-bead mala, that material tradition becomes part of a complete cycle for mantra or prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen and blue turquoise beads form four current 108-bead strands in 0.24-inch, 0.31-inch, or 0.39-inch sizes. Two blue selections include red accent sections and small end drops, creating warm markers within the long elastic wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the Turquoise 108-Bead Wrap Mala Bracelet for counting, meditation, or multiple turns around the wrist. 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