OM Mani Etched 108 Brass Beads Prayer Mala

This japa mala is made of brass and it is handmade in Nepal etched with the syllable OM Mani.
The Sanskrit word "mala" means "garland."

A mala is a string of beads used to count repetitions in Buddhist practices--prostrations, recitations of mantras, names of the Buddha. Sometimes it is simply a reminder to be aware. The traditional number of beads in a mala is 108. The beads themselves, made from variety of seeds, wood, and semiprecious stones, are worn around the neck or wrapped in coils around the wrist.

Size: 6 mm
Length: 27" across
Weight: 195 grams approx