Japanese Jichimu Ebony Hand Mala

JICHIMU EBONY HAND MALA

A meditation tool built to last as long as your practice.Most travel malas fray after a few weeks of daily wear. This one won’t. Every Jichimu Ebony Hand Mala features premium, globally sourced woods that are hand-inspected, sized, and finished with high-durability Japanese nylon knotting cord and traditional tassels. Each 13mm bead is individually checked for structural integrity to ensure it holds up to thousands of repetitions, finished with a discreet, secure knot. Please note these are wide hand/pocket/travel Japanese nenju and can not be worn around the wrist, but are excellent for travel or prayer in certain Japanese Sects.

Why Jichimu Ebony?

Imported directly from Japan, these Juzu hand malas feature exceptional, durable craftsmanship deeply rooted in Buddhist and Zen history. Traditionally used as a pocket mala across all denominations, they serve as an essential companion for mantra prayer, bowing, and prostrations. The inclusion of Jichimu connects the piece to ancient Chinese heritage, where the wood was highly prized for fine regional furniture and sacred objects.This piece features 13mm polished Ebony paired with Jichimu (literally translated as ‘chicken-wing wood’), a wood from the Ormosia genus indigenous to Hainan Island and Fujian province. When cut tangentially, Jichimu reveals stunning, deep brown and gray patterns that beautifully resemble the concentric layered tissue of bird feathers.

Gemstone Properties

Polished Ebony has been traditionally associated with:

• Universal Devotion (Used for Buddhist and Zen mantra prayer by people of all denominations)
• Mindful grounding during sacred bowing and prostrations
• Spiritual focus and discipline in daily practice

Jichimu accent beads have been traditionally associated with:

• Natural harmony, reflected in its unique, feather-like grain patterns
• Artisanal prestige and structural longevity
• Tactile awareness and rhythmic pacing during mantra recitation

Each 13mm bead displays the natural polished dark grain of Ebony. The feather-patterned Jichimu accents provide visual and tactile rhythm for mini-mantra counting, while the 18mm Ebony parent bead adds contrast.

What Makes This Hand Mala Different

1. Globally Sourced, Locally Vetted We import our sacred woods directly from regions where they naturally occur to ensure authentic energetic properties. Once they arrive, every single bead is rigorously examined in our studio to meet our strict standards.
2. Lifetime Repair Service We stand behind the quality of our global components. If your hand mala ever breaks, we offer professional restringing services right here in Boulder.
3. Premium Materials Features a sacred count of 24 hand-selected 13mm beads, placed Jichimu accent beads, and an 18mm Ebony parent bead.

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Each Hand Mala Includes:

• Complimentary storage pouch
• 30-day craftsmanship guarantee
• Access to lifetime repair services