Japa Mala Beads unique malas are “designed by an artist & strung by a yogi.” Most of Japa Mala Beads prayer beads are handmade in Asheville NC.

Japa Mala Beads unique malas are “designed by an artist and strung by a yogi.” Mala beads are similar to a Catholic rosary—malas are beaded necklaces or bracelets but have a tassel at the end and a​re used as a counting and focusing technique with mantra meditation. These prayer beads contain an auspicious 108 counting beads plus one guru or teacher bead. Most of Japa Mala Beads meditation malas are handmade in the USA using only 100% genuine gemstones, sacred woods, and hemp tassels. They al...

Japa Mala Beads unique malas are “designed by an artist and strung by a yogi.” Mala beads are similar to a Catholic rosary—malas are beaded necklaces or bracelets but have a tassel at the end and a​re used as a counting and focusing technique with mantra meditation. These prayer beads contain an auspicious 108 counting beads plus one guru or teacher bead. Most of Japa Mala Beads meditation malas are handmade in the USA using only 100% genuine gemstones, sacred woods, and hemp tassels. They also import inexpensive mala beads from India and Nepal. Japa Mala Beads uses the most durable stringing materials available and have one of the best breakage guarantees in the business–108 days! Over 160 different beautiful mala bead designs are available on their website.