Mini Mala-Tiger Eye and Obsidian Mala

MINI TIGER EYE & OBSIDIAN MALA PRAYER BEADS – HAND-ASSEMBLED IN BOULDER, COLORADO

A meditation tool built to last as long as your practice.Most pocket malas fall apart after a few weeks of daily use. This one won’t. Every Mini Tiger Eye & Obsidian Mala is hand-strung with premium, high-durability nylon cord and finished with secure micro-macrame knots in our Boulder studio. Each 6mm bead is individually inspected for structural integrity to ensure it holds up to thousands of repetitions of practice.

WHY OBSIDIAN & TIGER’S EYE?

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when felsic lava extrudes from a volcano and cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. Known since prehistoric times for its sharp edges and glassy luster, its deep, dark coloration is traditionally revered as a premier material for grounding mindfulness practices.This striking black glass is paired with dynamic Tiger’s Eye, an asynchronous quartz metamorphic rock that exhibits a brilliant, shimmering chatoyancy. Its alternating bands of rich iron and golden hues have long made it a popular choice across ancient cultures for sharpening focus, enhancing intuition, and drawing internal power during seated reflection.

GEMSTONE CHARACTERISTICS

Natural Volcanic Obsidian features distinct physical qualities traditionally recognized for:

• Grounding Mindfulness Focus – The absolute, deep black surface serves as an excellent visual anchor, helping practitioners clear distracting thoughts and settle the mind.
• Encouraging Intentional Growth – Historically utilized in reflection to redirect the mindset toward positive action, self-awareness, and clear perception.
• Tactile Symmetry – Smooth, glossy volcanic glass beads offer a fluid, seamless transition through the fingers during intensive mantra tracking.

Shimmering Tiger’s Eye elements feature distinct natural qualities traditionally recognized for:

• Inner Vision and Clarity – The unique chatoyant light reflection is traditionally used to build energetic focus and strengthen inner vision during practice.
• Cultivating Presence – Long associated with prosperity and resilience, these rich golden-brown bands remind the practitioner of stable, internal strength.
• Visual Contrast – Interlacing golden tones provide a distinct visual landscape against the dark obsidian to guide your counting cycle.

Each 6mm bead displays the deep sheen of obsidian or the chatoyant bands of tiger’s eye. The crystal marker beads provide tactile and visual rhythm for mantra counting, while the polished silver guru bead and mixed gemstone adornments add a refined structural finish.

WHAT MAKES THIS MALA DIFFERENT

1. Hand-Inspected Quality Control Every individual bead is examined right here in our studio before stringing to meet our strict standards for durability.
2. Crafted in Boulder, Colorado Assembled specifically for you in our Boulder studio with dedicated craftsmanship, built on high-durability nylon cord with secure macrame knotting rather than weak elastic cords.
3. Lifetime Repair Service If your mala ever breaks from extensive practice, we offer professional restringing services right here in Boulder to keep your tool in service for a lifetime.
4. Premium Materials Features 6mm hand-strung obsidian and tiger’s eye beads, crystal markers, a unique golden focal bead, a silver guru bead, and detailed custom adornments.

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EACH MALA INCLUDES:

• Complimentary mala bag
• 30-day craftsmanship guarantee
• Access to lifetime repair services

Made in the USA. Built to Last.