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| Rose Quartz Mala (click on the pic to learn more) |
I have fallen in love with Sandalwood. Head over heels, in love. Like I would have no trouble tossing out all of my beads and never touch anything BUT sandalwood ever again. Well it's pretty close to that.
Sandalwood beads are handmade from actual Sandalwood trees in India. (Mine are at least, ethically sourced from India) The smell they produce is amazing. And since they're raw wood, after wear they develop a sheen from our natural oils that is amazing.
Historically they've been used in Eastern, and Middle Eastern religions as prayer beads and worry beads. Also called "Malas". Mostly as a tool in meditation the user would rub each bead, as they said a "prayer" or whatever their religion called for. Hence the specific call for 108 beads in most malas. I was introduced to these as "Worry Beads" my father brought home from Turkey. You kept the strand in your pocket, and fiddled with the beads as your tension grew. From the action of fidgeting, and the slow release of the sandalwood aroma you'd grow calmer, more able to focus.
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Dumortierite Mala
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Add in the effects and looks of gemstones, and you have a powerful, and beautiful accessory to help you face your day.
Obviously I had to incorporate the sandalwood into my bracelets as well. And have learned that you can also add your own mixture of essential oils to the beads, to act as a diffuser. They're pretty much perfect for everything. :)
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| Redline Marble Mala |
I'm warning you right now, these beads are addictive, and owning one mala, or bracelet will not be enough! :)
Thanks for stopping in!
~Emily
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