Pearl-White 108 Mala with Carved Guru Bead
Pearl-White 108 Mala with Carved Guru Bead
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Spiritual Meaning
In Tibetan Buddhism, a mala of 108 beads is used to count mantras, one bead for each recitation. The guru bead marks the start and end of a round; by custom you turn back at it rather than pass over it.
Small carved skulls appear often in Tibetan Buddhist art and in malas. They are not meant to frighten. They point to impermanence: everything changes, and holding things lightly is its own kind of ease.
Here the faces are few, two among a long run of soft white beads, so the reminder comes only now and then, the way such thoughts tend to arrive.
White and green are both colors of the prayer flags, where white is linked with air and green with water.
The tassel and the charms are for the hand as much as the eye: something to rest the fingers on at the end of a round.
Wear it, or hold it, as a quiet reminder to count slowly, breathe, and begin again.
Description
Specifications
Material: Pearl-White Beads, Squared Guru Bead, Carved Skull Beads, Black Engraved Beads, Green Ribbed Bead, Pearl-White Pendant, Orange Drop Charm, Openwork White Bead, Leather Spacers, Golden Findings, Dark Green Tassel
Beads: 108 pearl-white flat beads, 8.3 × 5 mm, milky white with a soft luster; each bead varies slightly in size and shape
Wear: wraps three times around the wrist
Style: Tibetan / Himalayan, unisex
Suitable for: Mantra Counting, Meditation, Daily Wear, Mindful Gifts
The Elements
108 pearl-white flat beads · 8.3 × 5 mm, milky white with a soft luster
Guru bead, a squared T-bead in honey tones with a small inlaid dot set in a brown ring
One green ribbed bead, deep green and softly translucent
Two small carved skull beads in warm tan
Two black beads with engraved white marks
Small pearl-white pendant with golden engraved marks and a tiny clear stone
Small orange drop charm with an inlaid dot, on a golden ring
Openwork white bead at the top of the tassel, cut with triangular openings
Dark green tassel
Small leather spacers beside the guru bead and the green bead
Golden findings
Each piece knotted and wrapped by hand
This is a hand-strung artisanal piece. Each bead carries unique grain, tone and texture. Slight variations in color and carving are normal and part of its charm. No two bracelets are identical. Please allow 3–4 business days to make.
Free over $99 · US 7–12, intl 7–20 business days
Free on orders of $99 or more; otherwise standard shipping is $8. Each piece is prepared by hand over 3–4 business days, then takes about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Faster options, where available, are shown at checkout. Shipping Policy
30-day limited warranty
Every piece is strung and knotted by hand. If something gives way under normal wear within 30 days of delivery, we will repair, restring or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a broken cord or elastic, a knot or clasp that fails, beads or parts that come loose, or a piece that arrives damaged.
Not covered: accidents, everyday wear and the way bone, metal and cord change over time, soaking or contact with chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.
15-day returns & exchanges
Not quite right? You can return or exchange a piece within 15 days of delivery.
- Condition: unworn and unused, in its original packaging.
- How: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number before sending anything back. We reply within 1–2 business days with the return address.
- Shipping: return shipping is paid by you. The original shipping fee is not refunded.
- Refund: sent to your original payment method within 3 business days of receiving your return.
Arrived damaged, or broke with normal wear? That's covered by our 30-day warranty. Returns & Exchanges
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- Made to be worn every day
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Soft Light, and a Few Small Faces
Lay it across your palm and the light settles first: 108 flat beads, milky white, each with a soft sheen that shifts as the strand moves. No two are quite the same. Some sit a little fuller, some carry fine lines across the surface, and together they read less like a row than like a slow current.
Then the small things come into view. Two carved skull beads in warm tan, each with a simple face. Two black beads, each marked with fine white engraving. A ribbed bead of deep green, cool and round under the thumb, set between thin rounds of soft leather so nothing clicks.
Where the ends meet sits the guru bead, a squared piece in honey tones, with a small inlaid dot ringed in brown at its center. Below it, an openwork white bead opens onto a full dark green tassel. Along the strand two charms hang on golden rings: a small pearl-white pendant engraved with golden marks and set with a tiny clear stone, and an orange drop charm with an inlaid dot of its own.
Wrap it three times around the wrist and it rests loosely, the charms and tassel moving against the back of the hand. Or take it in your fingers to count: begin beside the guru bead, one bead for each breath, and when a small face passes under your thumb, let it remind you that this moment, too, is passing.
Pearl-White Beads, Squared Guru Bead and Small Charms
The main strand is 108 pearl-white flat beads, each about 8.3 × 5 mm, milky white with a soft luster. They vary slightly in size and shape, and some show fine lines or small irregularities on the surface.
The two ends meet at a guru bead, a squared T-bead in honey tones with a small inlaid dot set in a brown ring. Small leather spacers sit above and below it. From its lower end a dark green knot leads into an openwork white bead, cut with triangular openings, and a full dark green tassel.
Set along the strand are one green ribbed bead, deep green and softly translucent, with leather spacers on either side; two small carved skull beads in warm tan; and two black beads with engraved white marks. Two charms hang on golden findings: a small pearl-white pendant with golden engraved marks and a tiny clear stone, and a small orange drop charm with an inlaid dot.
Every piece is strung by hand, so the luster of the beads, the color of the inlaid dots and the placement of each charm differ a little from one mala to the next.
Made by Hand
One Bead at a Time
Every strand is threaded and knotted by hand, slowly, the way prayer beads have been made for generations. No two come out quite the same.
Questions
How do I choose my size?
Measure your wrist snugly and add about 1 cm. Each listing shows its size range; see the Size Chart on this page.
How should I care for my piece?
Keep it away from water, perfume and harsh sunlight. See our care guides.
How much is shipping?
Free on orders of $99 or more, worldwide. Below that, standard shipping is $8. Each order takes 3–4 business days to prepare by hand, then about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Shipping Policy
Can I return it?
Yes, within 15 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by you. Email support@blessmuse.com first and we will send the return address. If it breaks with normal wear within 30 days, we will repair or replace it. Returns & Exchanges
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Care, returns & warranty
Care
Keep dry: Avoid water, sweat, perfume, and oil-based products.
Initial prep: Wipe gently with a clean cotton cloth daily for the first 1–2 weeks to form an even base patina.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
Polishing: Use a soft microfiber cloth to buff beads regularly to keep their luster.
Avoid impact: Do not drop or scratch the beads to protect their surface.
Warranty Policy
Every piece is strung and knotted by hand. If something gives way under normal wear within 30 days of delivery, we will repair, restring or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a broken cord or elastic, a knot or clasp that fails, beads or parts that come loose, or a piece that arrives damaged.
Not covered: accidents, everyday wear and the way bone, metal and cord change over time, soaking or contact with chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.