Hi there! We’re so excited to welcome you to our Mala Design Shop. Here, you’ll find over 500 stunning malas, bracelets, and thoughtful gifts, each lovingly handcrafted by yoga and meditation practitioners in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, USA. We also carry a selection of unique imports from Bali, Hong Kong, and India, offering you a world of inspiration.

What Are Mala Beads?

Mala beads are more than jewelry—they’re a spiritual companion. Sacred Buddhist mala beads have been cherished for centuries to calm the mind, center the spirit, and connect you to your higher self. The word “Mala” comes from Sanskrit, meaning “necklace” or “garland of flowers,” and refers to a strand of beads traditionally used for prayer and meditation. Today, mala beads also serve as tools for affirmations, meditation, or simply as healing, wearable art from the earth.

Who Are We?

We’re Sakura Designs, an artisan collective of passionate mala makers who live and breathe mantra, meditation, and yoga. From our home in Boulder, Colorado, we’ve been crafting malas since 2005, creating over 500 different Buddhist Malas, Mala Necklaces, Tibetan Malas and Yoga Prayer Beads, Our malas and bracelets are made with natural gemstones, vibrant woods, and even genuine Swarovski crystals.

Dream It, Design It

Got a special mala idea? Let’s bring it to life! We love collaborating on custom creations, and we also offer mala repairs to keep your beads in perfect harmony. Whether you envision a specific gemstone, style, or meaning, we’ll craft it with love and precision.

Our Promise to You

With over 20 years of experience and an A+ rating from the BBB, we take pride in offering quality you can trust. Every mala we make (excluding imports) comes with a 30-day craftsmanship guarantee and a complimentary silky mala pouch when you purchase a full mala necklace. Thank you for being part of our journey—we’re so grateful for your support.

10 Reasons to Love Sakura Designs

1. Authenticity Matters: Each mala is thoughtfully handcrafted by meditation practitioners in Boulder. Unlike mass-produced options, our designs use genuine 8mm gemstones and are made for true mantra practice.

2. Eco-Friendly Practices: We ship quickly using eco-friendly packing materials, and part of our energy comes from wind power. A portion of our proceeds supports Dharma communities.

3. Durable Quality: We use high-quality nylon mala cords and 25lb bead-line for extra durability.

4. Thoughtful Finishing Touches: Most of our malas are completed with a traditional three-holed “guru” bead, natural cotton tassels, or knots, plus optional silver or golden spacers.

5. Natural Materials: We use real, semi-precious stones, wood, seeds, amber, and silver. Some stones are lightly enhanced (e.g., coral, lapis), but most are natural.

6. Direct Sourcing: We work directly with stone cutters to bring you top-quality beads at fair prices—no middlemen involved!

7. Precision Crafting: Our beads are calibrated for roundness and consistency. Unlike cheap imports, our malas are made with care and attention to detail.

8. Complimentary Gifts: Enjoy a silky mala pouch and a free mantra manual with every full mala purchase.

9. Craftsmanship Guarantee: If your mala made by us, breaks within 30 days, we’ll restring it for free (+s/h). If it is an imported mala, they tend to break faster and our US craftsmanship guarantee is waived, but we are happy to offer repair service if needed.  We also offer redesign services for broken or well-loved malas.

10. Trusted Expertise: With decades of experience and countless happy customers, we’re here to craft malas you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Thank you for choosing Sakura Designs—we can’t wait to share our love of malas with you! If you have any questions, ideas, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out. Call Dawn, the owner at 1-720-350-6905 🌸