Matte African Turquoise & Amazonite Mala, 108 beads

This 108 bead mala is made of 8mm unpolished, matte African turquoise, accented with 10mm amazonite markers, amazonite guru bead, and Bali silver. African turquoise is called the "Stone of Evolution" and is said to encourage growth and positive change. Mala means “garland” in Sanskrit. A mala is a strand of prayer beads, much like a rosary, used to count repetitions of mantras and prostrations. A traditional mala is made of 108 beads because each mantra recitation is said to purify one of the 108 levels of mind. A hand mala is made with 18-27 beads, usually a multiple of 108. Size: 36" Handmade in the USA.