Tiger-Tooth Dzi Bracelet on Braided Cord
Tiger-Tooth Dzi Bracelet on Braided Cord
Between sizes? Size up — a little room sits more comfortably.
Spiritual Meaning
In Tibetan bead lore, the tiger-tooth dzi takes its name from the zigzag bands across its body, said to recall the teeth of a tiger. The fine red-brown lines beneath its surface are known among bead traders as blood-thread lines, a name for how they look.
In folk tradition the tiger stands for courage and strength, and the pattern is often linked to both: the kind of courage that stays quiet, the kind of strength that holds still.
The smaller dzi has two eyes. In folk lore, two-eyed dzi are often associated with harmony and good relations between people.
The rudraksha seed, called vajra bodhi in Chinese, has long been strung into malas in Himalayan Buddhist and Hindu traditions. This one has five faces, the grooves that run from end to end.
These dzi are newly made. What they carry is the story, and a place for your thumb to rest.
Wear it as a small, steady reminder to pause, return to a single breath, and begin again.
Description
Specifications
Material: Agate Dzi Beads, Ox Bone, Copper, Rudraksha Seed, Blue-Green Disc, Golden Spacer, Hand-Braided Beige Cord
Pattern: Tiger-tooth and two-eye patterns; each dzi varies slightly
Closure: Adjustable sliding knots
Size: One size, adjustable
Style: Tibetan / Himalayan, unisex
Suitable for: Daily Wear, Meditation, Layering, Mindful Gifts
The Beads
Tiger-tooth agate dzi bead with red-vein crackle · 18 × 13 mm
Two-eyed agate dzi bead · 11 × 8 mm
Handmade copper bead with red and blue-green inlay · 10 mm
Ox bone bead with copper-wire inlay · 10 mm
Ox bone bead with turquoise-chip inlay · 10 × 8 mm
Yellow ox bone barrel bead · 9 × 7 mm
Five-face rudraksha (vajra bodhi) seed · 9 × 7 mm
Blue-green disc · 8 × 3 mm
Braided beige cord · 5 × 3 mm
Small golden spacer, and small white beads at the cord ends
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
1% of every order set aside for the Highlands
We set aside 1% of every order to support Himalayan craft communities and the high-altitude lands that inspire our pieces. As BlessMuse grows, we'll name the partners we give to and share the details here.
- Made to be worn every day
- Secure checkout
A Quiet Kind of Courage
The cord is pale as barley straw, braided by hand and still a little stiff when it first comes out of the box. At its center sits a dzi, plum-gray and cool to the touch, crossed by dark bands that rise and fall like a row of teeth. Hold it to the light and a web of fine red-brown lines shows beneath the surface, like the veins in a leaf. Farther along the cord, a smaller dzi with two eyes keeps it company, and between them sit beads set by hand: white bone rimmed with copper wire, bone pressed with chips of turquoise, a copper bead flecked red and green, and a rudraksha seed with five deep grooves.
Before long you find the large dzi without looking. Your thumb goes there in the elevator before the meeting, at the red light on the drive home, in the quiet second before you say the hard thing out loud. The smooth face of the bead, one breath in, one breath out. Nothing fierce about it. Just steady, grounded, and calm.
Two Dzi, Bone and Copper
Both dzi are agate. The larger carries the tiger-tooth pattern with fine red-vein crackle, the smaller carries two eyes. No two look quite the same. Around them sit a handmade copper bead with red and blue-green inlay, an ox bone bead with copper-wire inlay, an ox bone bead with turquoise-chip inlay, a yellow ox bone barrel bead, a five-face rudraksha seed, a blue-green disc and a small golden spacer.
The beige cord is braided by hand and closes with sliding knots, so one size adjusts to your wrist. Its two ends finish in small white beads.
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.