Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer beads Japan Kyoto Bombayblackwood

Buddhist sect : Jodo shinshu

Gender : Male

Juzu Size : 19 balls

Ball Material : Omoama ( Main ball ) : White bombay blackwood
Oyadama ( Biggest ball ) : Brown Quartz
Ten dama (Smallest ball ) : Brown Quartz

Tassel : Color Green / Brown
Material Silk

Origin : Made in Japan / Kyoto

Condition : Brand new

With wooden box

Note :

This is a formal rosary for men of the Jodo shinshu sect.
The beige color of the white bombay blackwood, which has a unique Shimamoku(striped grain), is accented with brown quartz, creating a calm impression.
The tassels are made of high-quality pure silk Himofusa.
This is an exquisite product handmade by a skilled Kyoto rosary maker.

・Bombay blackwood
Along with ebony and rosewood, it is one of the three great Chinese woods. It is a heavy and very hard wood, and was given the character "鉄刀木" because it was said to be "like an iron sword鉄刀." Bombay blackwood is a strong wood with excellent decay resistance and preservation properties that is resistant to rot. It is mainly used for decorative purposes such as furniture, Buddhist altars, rosary, and building materials.

・Brown quartz
Among quartz, refers to brown quartz. It is a stone that is suitable for connecting the energy of the body and the earth, so it is said to stabilize the mind and body, remove anxiety and fear, and stabilize emotional balance.