TIGER’S EYE Mala Prayer Beads – Made to Order in Boulder, Colorado
A meditation tool built to last as long as your practice.Most malas fall apart after a few weeks of daily use: threads fray, knots loosen, beads crack and tassels unravel. This one won’t. Every Tiger’s Eye Mala is hand-strung with knotting cord in our Boulder studio, with each 8mm bead inspected for structural integrity before it’s ever used. No mass production. No shortcuts. Just a mala designed to hold up to thousands of repetitions, finished with a natural adjustable snake knot and Tiger’s Eye adornments.Why Tiger’s Eye?
The name Tiger’s Eye derives from the stone’s striking resemblance to the eye of a cat or tiger, a visual phenomenon long revered in various ancient civilizations. Historically, Roman soldiers wore etched Tiger’s Eye into battle for spiritual protection, and it was highly prized in ancient Egypt for statues representing divine vision. Primarily sourced from South Africa and Western Australia, this gemstone has held a sacred place in historical jewelry and protective talismans for millennia.Geologically, Tiger’s Eye is a member of the chalcedony quartz family, forming when the fibrous blue mineral crocidolite is gradually replaced by silica. This unique pseudomorphic transformation leaves a beautiful, fibrous structure that displays a rich golden-yellow and brown chatoyancy, reflecting shimmering light across its surface.Gemstone Properties
Tiger’s Eye has been traditionally associated with:- Grounding and Stability: Connected to the root chakra in yogic philosophy to foster a steady foundation during meditation.
- Cultivating Inner Wisdom: Utilized in traditional practices to support clear vision and open personal intuition.
- Traditional Protection: Carried historically across diverse cultures as a symbolic shield against negative influences.
- Abundance and Focus: Associated with aligning personal intent during mantra repetitions to encourage a sense of prosperity.
- Joy and Optimism: Connected to the solar plexus chakra to encourage an uplifting, warm energy during mindfulness practices.
- Creativity and Self-Expression: Traditionally used in various Eastern philosophies to stimulate the higher mind and open the heart.
- Symbolic Abundance: Reveled in ancient traditions as a merchant’s stone, symbolizing the manifestation of personal growth.
- Balancing Energy: Associated with the element of fire in Feng Shui traditions to invite vitality and release stagnation.
What Makes This Mala Different
- Hand-Inspected Quality Control Every bead is examined before stringing. If it doesn’t meet our standards, it doesn’t go into your mala.
- Made to Order in Boulder, Colorado No warehouse inventory. No mass production. Each mala is crafted specifically for you in our studio, often set with a dedicated intention for peace and mindfulness.
- Lifetime Repair Service Your practice shouldn’t end when a thread wears thin. If your mala ever breaks, we offer professional restringing services right here in Boulder.
- Premium Materials 108 hand-strung 8mm Tiger’s Eye beads, Citrine marker beads (every 27 beads), golden brass spacers, and a traditional three-holed Tiger’s Eye guru bead.
Each Mala Includes:
- Complimentary mala bag
- 30-day craftsmanship guarantee
- Access to lifetime repair services
Made in the USA. Built to Last.
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Chas (verified owner) –
I have ordered a few Mala necklaces over the past few years for me personally and to offer as gifts to those important people in my life. Dawn has always done stunning work. These Mala necklaces just plain feel good to wear and I always get compliments on my various Malas. Thank you Dawn for being who you are and for your unwavering commitment to quality and remarkable products. Wishing you the very best…
dawnnew (store manager) –
Thanks so much for your kind words Chas!
dawnnew (store manager) –
Thanks so much Chas!
Yumin Tchen (verified owner) –
Beautiful, radiant mala. I like the slide knot that can adjust when the beads become too loose. I put these on a windowsill during the full moon to cleanse them, as can be done with any stone, doesn’t have to be direct moonlight but not behind a window.
Nicole (verified owner) –
This mala is absolutely stunning. Thank you for the attention to detail and prompt delivery. I will treasure it forever.
Dawn Boiani –
Thanks so much Michelle we actually think you and treasure customers who leave positive reviews and appreciate our work! And please know whenever it’s time to restring it we’re gonna be there for you. You can just order that service online. Thanks again.
phydoh812 (verified owner) –
Very nice mala. It has some weight to it indicating quality but it is not cumbersome. Beads are the perfect size for me (small hands). Pouch was a nice bonus.
T Peralta (verified owner) –
Tigers EYe Mala VerY Nice and Definitely Great Price and I ordered from this website for all my MaLAs as they are well made and design and Have never unraveled
Dawn Boiani –
T, thanks and please spread the word and remember us for gifts and holidays!
dona j witten (verified owner) –
beautiful – especially the mid point setting
Andy (verified owner) –
The malas are amazing – full of powerful energy that resonates through your body! Great customer service too!
Jeannette (verified owner) –
Absolutely beautiful and highest quality. Easy to meditate with.
Sid (verified owner) –
Breathtaking mala! Then moment I put it on, I felt calm rush over me. I love it so much!
Jerry (verified owner) –
Very Nice mala. the tigers eye beads have great colors and they reflect light beautifully. quality made!!
Ellyn McNamara (verified owner) –
These are the most beautiful mala. They look very symetrical, each and every bead. The beads feel weighty. I love the way these beads are strung. Usually the string does not feel sturdy enough for the weight of the beads. Not in this case. These beads are and will continue to get lots of love and use through japa & kriya. Absolutely lovely. I’m glad that you made this with a knotted tassel with smaller beads on the end. Just perfect in every way.
Vi (verified owner) –
The tiger’s eye and citrine is stellar! Amazing and beautiful definitely top quality with a very balanced weight to it also. Once again, amazing!
Justine (verified owner) –
Very well made and durable. Truly beautiful. The citrine on mine looks more clear than yellow, but it reflects the hues of the tiger’s eye quite nicely.
Alejandra –
This mala is gorgeous! You can feel the quality as soon as you touch it, it has a nice weight to it and the tiger eye/citrine combo looks so nice.
solang (verified owner) –
Love it! It is beautiful mala and very well done, made with love.
Christine (verified owner) –
Superbe ! Very well made and more beautiful than the picture !
Melissa (verified owner) –
The pictures don’t do this mala justice in how beautiful it is. The citrine + tiger eye combination also makes for wonderful intention setting and focus.