Ebony mala with mantra medallion

Striking mala made from 108 hand-knotted ebony beads in deep black-brown - one of the densest and most durable woods in the world. The large round white metal medallion (Ø 38 mm) The medallion bears a five-syllable protective mantra in Tibetan script, embedded in a geometric grid field - a classic form of Tibetan protective amulets(srung). The mala is infinitely adjustable in length thanks to two sliding knots on a black or red cord. Handmade in the Atelier Tibet in Zurich. Supplied in a color-coordinated silk brocade bag.

Bead diameter 6-7 mm · Medallion Ø 38 mm · Circumference approx. 60-68 cm, infinitely adjustable

Ebony(Diospyros spp.) is one of the finest woods in the world: deep black, exceptionally hard and dense, with a natural polish that becomes even more beautiful with time. In the Buddhist tradition, dark wood is considered grounding and purifying - a worthy carrier for a protective mantra.