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PIPAL MALA from Tibet
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Our Price: £30.00
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Here we have a very nice mala that at first glance looks like lotus seed. These beads are said to come from Tibet and we are told they are a variety of Pipal seed. We only have a handful of these in stock and it is the first time we have seen them offered for sale anywhere on the net. They have a lovely feel! Finished with a Tibetan knot and beaded tassle. Over time they will develop a beautiful patina and turn dark.
hole to hole approx 9 mm
Origin: Tibet
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LOTUS SEED MALA
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Our Price: £16.00
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Ivory coloured with specks of black. A simple and very attractive mala that will turn a beautiful dark colour with use and age. Meditation using a lotus seed mala is thought to increase merit and virtue.
8mm beads; length approx 84 cms (33 ins)
Tassle may vary from the picture shown.
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RED LOTUS SEED MALA
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Our Price: £22.00
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A fine lotus seed mala with a dark brownish red colour. Many practitioners prefer this colour to the natural white seeds more commonly seen. A simple and very attractive mala that will turn much darker with regular use. Meditation using a lotus seed mala is thought to increase merit and virtue.
8mm beads; length approx 84 cms (33 ins)
Included a lovely braided nylon eternal know tassle.
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RARE HIMALAYAN NATURAL BODHISEED MALA
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SOLD OUT!
These Nepalese Bodhiseed 'eye' beads are amongst the rarest and most difficult to source. Each seed has the formation of a natural eye and we are told that they only grow in one region of Nepal. Unlike other Bodhiseed malas in the marketplace, these beads have not been shaped or dyed. Seeds that are completely natural and untreated are considered to be the very best for practice. The smallest uniform seeds are the most sought after and command the highest prices. On average a fully developed seed will grow to around 12 mm (hole to hole) and often much larger, which is why
the smaller seeds (10 mm and less) are scarce and very sought after. The majority of seeds in the marketplace have been shaped and polished to make them smaller. These are the best natural seeds we have been able to find.
With regular use Bodhiseed will turn darker and develop a wonderful usage patina. They are considered to be the most appropriate mala to use for all types of Vajrayana practice.
This mala is comprised of 108 beads plus the Guru bead. The natural colour of the seed may vary slightly.
Only 10 mm seeds currently available. Beads are measured from hole to hole.
Colour of tassle may vary.
Please expect natural variations in each seed.
We stock a large range of more affordable Bodhiseed malas here.
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BODHISEED MALA with coral and turquoise inlay
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Our Price: £33.95
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These are very striking beads with small pieces of turquoise and coral set into each bead. A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.
10 mm beads.
Sourced in Nepal.
Length approx 110 cms (43 ins)
Colour of cord may vary.
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Large Nepalese Bodhiseed Mala
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Our Price: £25.00
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A large natural Nepalese bodhiseed mala of fine quality. These are our largest natural unpolished seeds.
A mala made from bodhiseed increases the merit of any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.
Natural Nepalese Seeds
approx 11 to 12 mm
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DARK BODHISEED MALA
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Our Price: £18.95
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A great looking and popular dark Bodhiseed Mala. Strung on strong braided mala cord and comprised of 108 beads plus the guru bead.
Bead size:
9-10 mm width
12 mm diamater
colour of cord may vary
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BODHISEED MALA with coral and turquoise inlay - Natural Colour
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Our Price: £33.95
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This is a very striking mala and has small pieces of turquoise and coral set into each bead. A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful. The seeds are a natural lighter colour.
We also have a darker Bodhiseed mala of comparable quality. see here
10 mm beads.
Origin: Nepal
Length approx 110 cms (43 ins)
Colour of cord may vary.
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NATURAL COLOUR BODHISEED MALA - 10mm
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Our Price: £15.00
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This is a very nice undyed Bodhiseed mala. Each bead has been shaped and polished smooth to give a more uniformed appearance.
A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.
10mm Beads
Origin: Nepal
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LARGE BODHISEED MALA - 12 mm
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Our Price: £18.50
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A superb Bodhiseed mala from Nepal. Each bead has been shaped and polished smooth to give them a perfectly matched appearance. Strung on strong braided nylong cord.
A mala made from Bodhiseed manifests limitless benefits for any form of practice, be it peaceful, expansive, powerful or wrathful.
Origin: Nepal
12 mm Beads
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BODHISEED MALA WITH CONCH
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Our Price: £20.00
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A lovely dark Bodhiseed mala with round conch dividers.
Beads approx 9 to 10 mm
Origin: Nepal
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DARK BODHISEED MALA with carved conch
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Our Price: £20.00
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A very nice quality dark Bodhiseed Mala with carved conch spacers.
bead size approx 10mm
Origin: Nepal
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ROUND INDIAN BODHISEED MALA
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These are wonderful malas that have taken us some time to source. They are beautiful round Indian seeds that display triangular eyes
bead size approx 10 mm
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HUGE POLISHED RUDRAKSHA MALA - 18 MM
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Our Price: £55.00
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A superior large Rudraksha seed mala with a wonderful feel. Rudraksha seeds are often associated with the practice of Vajrakilaya or more wrathful pratices. These are the largest and finest seeds that we have been able to source. Strung on strong nylon braided cord.
bead size approx 18 mm
with large conch guru bead.
Sourced in Nepal.
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POLISHED RUDRAKSHA MALA - Dark - 12 mm
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Our Price: £29.95
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A fine dark Rudraksha seed mala with a wonderful feel. These smooth beads have been darkened and shaped to give the appearance of age. Rudraksha seeds are often associated with the practice of Vajrakilaya or more wrathful pratices.
bead size approx 12 mm diameter
with dark Bodhiseed guru bead.
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NATURAL RUDRAKSHA MALA
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A very nice 108 bead Rudraksha mala. According to the Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, each mantra recitation is multiplied by 20 million when using a Rudraksha seed mala.
Four sizes to choose from
6.5 mm, 7.5 mm, 10 mm and 11mm
Please note that the guru bead will either be bodhiseed, rosewood or rudraksha depending on what we currently have in stock.
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POLISHED RUDRAKSHA MALA
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Our Price: £15.00
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A wonderful polished dark Rudraksha seed mala. These are not to be confused with Bodhiseed.
with Bodhiseed guru bead.
bead size approx 8 mm
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POLISHED RUDRAKSHA MALA - Natural Colour
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Our Price: £15.00
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A wonderful polished Rudraksha seed mala with natural colour.
bead size approx 8 mm
Hand crafted in India.
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POLISHED RUDRAKSHA MALA - Dark Colour
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Our Price: £15.00
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A wonderful polished Rudraksha seed mala with darker coloured seeds.
bead size approx 7 mm (width)
Hand crafted in India.
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White Sandalwood Mala - 8mm
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Our Price: £30.00
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A lovely 108 bead white sandalwood mala.
108 beads plus the guru bead.
8 mm beads.
White Sandalwood malas have a strong aroma that only comes from genuine sandalwood.
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Sandalwood Mala - 7 mm
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Our Price: £15.00
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This is one of our most popular malas. Sandalwood has a delightful feel and aroma and is extremely sought after in Asia.
108 beads plus the guru bead.
7 mm beads.
Tassle may vary.
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108 Sandalwood Beads
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Our Price: £5.00
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A necklace of 108 genuine sandalwood beads with a fantastic and very distinct aromal! These beads do not include a guru bead, so are offered at a much lower price.
6 mm beads.
Sourced in Nepal.
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INDIAN SEED MALA
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Our Price: £12.00
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A small polished Indian seed mala. Finished with a Bodhiseeed guru bead.
bead size approx 8 mm
The natural colour of the seed may vary.
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NATURAL INDIAN SEED MALA - 7 mm
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Our Price: £8.95
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This the smallest natural Indian seeds that we have available and they are finished with a Bodhiseeed guru bead. The beads are similar in appearance to Bodhiseed but they are a different variety of Indian seed. The seeds are completely natural and unpolished.
bead size approx 7 mm (hole to hole)
The natural colour of the seed may vary.
Strung on strong braided nylon cord.
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108 BEAD WU TAI SHAN MALA
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These great wood malas are said to come from the sacred Taoist and Buddhist pilgrimage region of Wu Tai Shan in China. This area also known as the Five-Peaked Mountain is believed to be the abode of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. The great Dzogchen master known as Vimalamitra is still said to reside in these mountains and many believe he still appears to furtunate disciples.
Wu Tai Shan malas are very similar in appearance and weight to sandalwood. They have a slightly redish hue with natural stripes.
Two sizes to choose from
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Rosewood Mala with extra large Guru Bead
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Our Price: £12.95
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A very nice Rosewood disc bead mala withan extra large guru bead.
Bead size approx 15 mm x 6 mm
Guru bead = 24 mm
Origin: Nepal
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Rosewood Mala
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A lovely rosewood mala with 108 beads plus the guru bead.
Origin: Nepal
tassle may vary.
Two sizes to choose from: 7 mm and 10 mm
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Rosewood Mala with turquoise
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Our Price: £12.95
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A very nice mala with turquoise dividers. Finished with a lovely tassle and white jade guru bead.
bead size 8 to 9mm
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Rosewood Mala with crystal
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Our Price: £12.95
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A very nice Rosewood mala with crystal spacer beads.
Bead size approx 8 mm
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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A fine quality old Bodhiseed mala. It is rare to find old seeds of this quality and size. They are perfectly matched beads with a great usage patina and feel. It includes a set of counters that are not matched but still look good.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
Bodhiseed approx 9 to 10 mm
108 Beads plus the Guru Bead
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Old Rudraksha Mala with Coral & Amber
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A great old Rudraksha mala. It is rare to find old seeds of this quality and size. They are perfectly matched beads with genuine coral and amber divider beads. Also includes a very nice set of old silver counters.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
seed size approx 7 mm
coral and amber 7 mm
includes a carnelian guru bead.
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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A great old Bodhiseed mala with perfectly matched seeds. Also includes a set of recently re-strung counters
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
seed size approx 10 mm.
108 beads plus the guru bead
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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An old Bodhiseed mala complete with a set of old counters . Beads display a wonderful patina and the ends are worn smooth from many years of use.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
width 10 mm diameter 11 mm
108 beads plus the guru bead
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RARE HIMALAYAN NATURAL BODHISEED MALA with turquoise
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SOLD!
A very nice natural Nepalese Bodhiseed seed mala. Smaller size seeds are the most difficult to source and we only aquire a handful each year. This mala has seeds that are slightly graduated and includes three very nice turquoise dividers.
With regular use Bodhiseed will turn darker and develop a wonderful usage patina.
108 beads plus the Guru bead and three dividers.
graduated bead size approx 8 to 10 mm from hole to hole.
turquoise dividers approx 12 mm
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Counters
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A great old Bodhiseed mala with perfectly matched seeds. Beads display a wonderful patina and are worn smooth from many years of use.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
width 8 mm diameter 11 mm
108 beads plus the guru bead
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Very Old Bodhiseed Mala
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An amazing old Bodhiseed Mala, worn smooth from the recitation of millions of mantras. Each bead displays a wonderful usage patina. The top of the guru bead has been replaced at some point with a green stone bead. This is a really lovely piece with a unique feel.
Origin: Tibet
Width approx 5 to 7 mm
Diamater approx 11 mm
108 beads plus the Guru Bead
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DARK BODHISEED MALA - Fine
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These are very nice uniform dark seeds.
diameter approx 12 mm
width approx 9 mm
We also stock a more affordable dark Bodhiseed mala here |
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OLD 108 BEAD INDIAN BODHISEED MALA
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A very nice dark Indian Bodhiseed mala.
bead size approx 10 mm diameter
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BODHISEED MALA WITH NATURAL RED CORAL
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A fine quality Bodhiseed mala with antique coral dividers and silver spacers. The coral is completely natural and undyed and was sourced in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. The mala also includes a silver norbu marker. Most of the other malas offered in the marketplace come with fake Chinese coral or dyed alternatives. This is 100% authentic!
3 x Coral beads approx 1 cm diameter x 8mm width
Bodhiseed approx 1 cm diameter x 8 mm width
Colour of tassle may vary.
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Turquoise Dividers
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A really special old Bodhiseed mala. There are 107 Bodhiseed beads plus 1 single conch shell bead which makes up the 108. The conch is very old and matched with the Bodhiseed in size. It is quite normal for seeds to be replaced with other beads if they become lost or they break. It is also considered acceptable to use a mala as long as it has 100 or more seeds. It has a wonderful feel to it and a patina on the seeds that only develops from millions of mantra recitations over many decades.
It includes three very nice quality genuine turquoise dividers.
The three kaya guru bead is comprised of an antique conch bead, an antique red coral and a lapis lazuli bead. Om (enlightened body) is represented by the conch, Ah (enlightened speech) is the red coral and Hung (enlightened mind) is the blue lapis. Om Ah Hung! The three part guru bead is recommended by Guru Rinpoche as part of the correct ritual use of a mala (see Generating the deity by Gyatrul Rinpoche). It has been re-strung on a 5 coloured braided rainbow cord.
The seed measures approx 7 mm width and 9 mm diamater. They are worn smooth from millions of mantra recitations.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
Bodhiseed approx 9 to 10 mm
Condition: Very good
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Turquoise Dividers
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An old Bodhiseed mala complete with three round natural turquoise dividers. The Bodhiseeds display a wonderful patina and the ends are worn smooth from millions of mantra recitations.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
width 9 mm diameter 12 mm
108 Bodhiseed beads plus three turquoise dividers and the guru bead
Re-strung on strong braided five coloured cord.
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Old Bodhiseed Hand Mala with Conch Shell Skull Bead
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An old Bodhiseed hand mala strung with turquoise, pema raka (carnelian) and a hand carved conch shell guru bead. The Bodhiseeds are worn smooth from many millions of mantra recitations. 27 seeds are strung on this hand mala because 27 x 4 = 108, which is helpful when counting prostrations. The carnelian is certainly 100 to 300 years old. The turquoise is 100 years old or more. The carved conch or chank shell bead is probably not very old but it is a hard to find bead.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
Bodhiseed = width 9 mm diameter 12 mm
27 Bodhiseed beads plus one turquoise divider and carnelian and conch guru bead
Re-strung on strong braided five coloured cord.
Turquoise bead = 20 mm x 16 mm
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Old Rudraksha Mala with Old Silver Counters
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A very rare old Rudraksha mala with small seeds. It is extremely difficult to find Rudraksha seeds in this size . The beads have been polished smooth from years of mantra recitations and have also turned dark from oils from the skin and handling. Many Vajrayana practitioners favour Rudraksha seeds because they are associated with wrathful practices and in particular Vajrakilaya or Dorje Phurba. Rudraksha seeds are also considered extremely sacred by Hindus, indeed the Sanskrit name Rudraksha actually means 'the tear of Lord Shiva'.
108 Rudraksha beads plus two antique red corals and one old natural turquoise bead. The old guru bead is made of bone. The old lotus counters are made from silver
Origin: Sourced in Nepal
bead size 6 mm
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Old Bodhiseed Mala with Pema Raka Guru Bead and Silver Counters
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A lovely old Bodhiseed mala complete with antique pema raka (carnelian) guru bead. The Bodhiseeds display a wonderful patina and the ends are worn smooth from millions of mantra recitations. All of the 108 beads are present and at the half way point there is an additional slightly larger Bodhiseed bead. It also includes very nice quality old silver counters that have also been re-strung. It is hard to find old pieces with all of the beads present, so this is a great find.
Origin: Tibet/Himalayas
bead diameter 10 mm, width 8 mm
108 Bodhiseed beads plus the guru bead
Re-strung on strong braided cord.
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Old Indian Rudraksha Strand
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Old rudraksha seeds from India with ends worn smooth from being worn and handling. Collected in India in the 1970s. Temporarily strung.
Origin: India
49 Seeds
Bead Size: 18 mm
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OLD LOTUS SEED MALA with amber
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A very nice old lotus seed mala with a lovely knotwork tassle and a large antique amber bead. The beads would have originally been white, however, they have turned a reddish yellow due to countless mantra recitations. With regular use they will eventually turn black.
108 lotus seed beads plus the Guru bead and three dividers.
Bead size 9.5 mm
antique amber bead = 16 mm
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