Lotus Seed Mala with Double Vajra Pendant, Two Colors

This delicate mala, made of light-colored lotus seed beads, has a timeless and simple design; the natural speckled pattern gives each bead its own unique look. The string is hand-knotted between the beads, giving it a smooth, even drape. A larger guru bead with a small cap forms the clasp, from which a double vajra pendant made of brass hangs.

The Double Vajra (Vishvavajra, Tib. sna tshogs rdo rje) consists of two crossed vajras and is one of the well-known symbols of Tibetan Buddhism; in the tradition, it is associated with strength and stability. A mala traditionally consists of 108 beads and serves as a counting string during recitation.

Bead diameter approx. 7 mm · Circumference approx. 82 cm, red or dark blue cord · Hand-knotted between the beads · Double vajra pendant, brass, ⌀ approx. 4 cm · Lotus seeds, brass · Made in the Tibet Studio