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A selection of malas that are composed of ancient, antique and more hard to find Himalayan beads.
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Bodhiseed Mala
RARE HIMALAYAN NATURAL BODHISEED MALA
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These Nepalese Bodhiseed 'eye' beads are amongst the rarest and most difficult to source. Each seed has the formation of a natural eye. 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 usually grow to at least 12 mm (hole to hole), which is why the smaller seeds (10 mm and less) are scarce and very sought after.

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 one size currently available. Beads are measured from hole to hole.

Colour of tassle may vary.

We stock a large range of more affordable Bodhiseed malas here.
Rare Natural Coral Mala
VERY RARE NATURAL CORAL MALA
Our Price: £1,200.00

A rare mala comprised of very sought after natural red coral. It is strung with a very nice agate eye guru bead. The three dividers are made from Mother of Pearl. After the 21st bead there is an additional genuine amber bead to act as a marker. Malas made from this quality of coral are extremely scarce and highly prized by Tibetans. We only manage to aquire one or two complete malas every few years. This is not to be confused with the many dyed alternatives currently available in the marketplace. This is the real thing!

108 Round Beads ~ Undyed Natural Red Coral
weight of mala = 41 grams
Sourced in Nepal
coral bead size = 6 mm
Rare Natural Coral Mala
VERY RARE NATURAL CORAL MALA
Our Price: £1,200.00

A rare mala comprised of very sought after natural red coral. The three dividers are made from Mother of Pearl and the Guru bead is a banded agate eye bead.  Malas made from this quality of coral are extremely scarce and highly prized by Tibetans. We only manage to aquire one or two complete malas every few years. This is not to be confused with the many dyed alternatives currently available in the marketplace. This is the real thing! This is one of three malas we currently have in stock.

108 Round Beads ~ Undyed Natural Red Coral
weight of mala = 41 grams
Sourced in Nepal
minimum bead size approx 6 mm
Rare Natural Coral Mala
VERY RARE NATURAL CORAL MALA
Our Price: £1,200.00

A rare mala comprised of very sought after natural red coral. The three kayas guru bead is made from Mother of Pearl, red quartz and lapis lazuli. The three dividers are made from Mother of Pearl. Malas made from this quality of coral are extremely scarce and highly prized by Tibetans. Round beads displaying a vibrant red colour are particularly sought after. We only manage to aquire one or two complete malas every few years. This is not to be confused with the many dyed alternatives currently available in the marketplace. This is the real thing!

It is believed that a mala made from genuine red coral will have greater power to accomplish magnetising activities.

108 Round Beads ~ Undyed/Untreated Natural Red Coral
weight of mala = 41 grams
Sourced in Nepal
approx 6 mm
Human Skull Kapala Mala Beads
Rare Human Skull Kapala Mala - 108 beads
Our Price: £400.00

A rare tantric mala (Thöpa Trengwa) comprised of 108 authentic human skull beads and a impressive skull guru bead carved from antler. It is extremely difficult to source these beads and in fact we have exhausted the remaining stock of our supplier. This means it is unlikely we will be able to source more in the near future. The beads are particularly fine.

Age: beads were made in the 1990s
Origin: Hand crafted from human skull in Nepal
Kapala bead size approx 14 mm diameter (6 mm width)
skull guru bead approx 25 mm x 20 mm
strung on strong braided nylon cord (colour of cord may vary)
Rare Quality Burmese Jadeite Mala
Rare Quality Burmese Jadeite & Ruby Mala
Our Price: £250.00

A rare mala comprised of 108 genuine jadeite beads and three faceted ruby dividers. These beads are not to be confused with cheaper 'new jade' or serpentine alternatives seen in the marketplace.

Comes complete with broacde mala bag.

bead size 10 mm
Origin: Burma
Colour: Medium Green
Ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi Bead Mala
Ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi Bead Mala
Our Price:

SOLD!
"A mala made from dZi or other precious stones can be used to
accomplish any of the karmic activities you are doing."
~Gyatrul Rinpoche~

A super rare mala made up of 108 perfectly matched ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi beads. The mala also includes three large ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi dividers, which makes a total of 111 ancient Bhaisajyaguru dZi. The beads on this mala have been slowly gathered over a period of 10 years. This is the last complete Bhaisajyguru mala we will offer. In the past these beads were widely available in Nepal but now they have almost vanished. You might be able to find one or two beads but a complete matched collection in this size is now unheard of. The ultimate mala!

Highly prized in Tibet and the Himalayan Regions
Condition: Excellent with minor weathering. No breaks or repairs.
Age: 400 BCE to 1000 CE
Bhaisajyaguru measure 11 to 12 mm
Bhaisajyaguru dividers measure 20 mm

Includes a rare ivory guru bead.
Antique Mala Beads
VERY RARE ANTIQUE CORAL MALA
Our Price:

ON HOLD!

A mala comprised of very sought after natural coral. Malas made from this quality of coral are extremely scarce and highly prized by Tibetans. The mala includes an antique ivory guru bead and three old turquoise dividers.

108 Beads of Undyed Natural Antique Coral
Three Old Turquoise Dividers
Antique Ivory Guru Bead
weight 114 grams
coral approx 7 to 9 mm

due to the hand made nature of each bead there will be slight variation in size and shape. Beads range from 7 mm to 9 mm and are therefore slightly graduated.
Antique Mala Beads
VERY RARE LARGE ANTIQUE CORAL MALA
Our Price:

SOLD!

This is a superb antique coral mala of rare quality. It includes 108 coral beads plus a rare genuine coral guru bead. It also has three antique turquoise dividers. The coral is completely natural and undyed, which is most sought after in Tibet. This is also the largest coral mala we have ever offered for sale. Guaranteed authentic!

coral bead size 9 to 11 mm
138 grams
total length (from first bead to last bead) approx 38 inches

Due to the hand made nature of each bead there may be slight variation in size and shape.
Crystal & Coral Mala Beads
A GRADE CRYSTAL AND ANTIQUE CORAL MALA
Our Price:

SOLD!

A beautiful crystal stone mala with antique natural coral dividers.

crystal beads approx 8 mm
rare matched coral dividers approx 12 mm