AFRICAN TURQUOISE & RUDRAKSHA 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. This one won’t. Every African Turquoise & Rudraksha Mala is hand-strung with durable knotting cord in our Boulder studio. Each 6mm bead is inspected for structural integrity to ensure it holds up to thousands of repetitions, finished with a natural cotton tassel.
Why African Turquoise?
Despite its name, African Turquoise is not true turquoise but a beautiful variety of jasper mined primarily in Africa, long prized across cultures as an ornamental stone. In traditional jewelry making, its rich green hues and dark veins made it a cherished choice for talismans and sacred trade beads.
It is an opaque form of quartz matrix jasper characterized by a distinctive blend of teal, green, brown, and black web-like inclusions caused by copper and iron deposits.
Gemstone Properties
African Turquoise has been traditionally associated with:
- Growth and transformation
- Wisdom and personal insight
- Balance and harmony
- The Throat Chakra in yogic philosophy
Rudraksha marker beads have been traditionally associated with:
- Meditation and mantra recitation
- Devotional practice and sacred prayer
- Connection with Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition
Each 6mm bead displays the natural teal and dark matrix patterns of African Turquoise. The natural Rudraksha markers provide visual rhythm for mantra counting, while focal beads add contrast.
What Makes This Mala Different
- Hand-Inspected Quality Control
Every bead is examined before stringing to meet our strict standards. - Made to Order in Boulder, Colorado
Crafted specifically for you in our studio with a human touch, often set with a focused intention for peace. - Lifetime Repair Service
If your mala ever breaks, we offer professional restringing services right here in Boulder. - Premium Materials
Features 108 hand-strung 6mm beads, Rudraksha marker beads every 27 beads, and a traditional 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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