Design
For centuries, Mala-style necklaces have been a symbol of spirituality around the world used to guide individuals through devotional meditation, mantra or prayer. When traditionally designed, the hand-crafted necklace contains 108 beads, each separated by a double-knot, a tassel which serves as an extension of the necklace cord, and a central connecting bead or charm often known as a guru bead.
HANDCRAFTED
Each Aesculus The Buckeye Mala® is handcrafted and individually inspected for quality. The physical labor required for its creation is intentionally meditative and our artisans channel thoughtful energy into each beaded crystal or precious stone to infuse them as needed by future wearers. Once complete, each Aesculus The Buckeye Mala® is charged on a selenite slab for approximately 33 minutes before being packaged for shipping. For these reasons, each Aesculus The Buckeye Mala® is made to order.
THE 108 BEADS
As we meditate, recite a mantra, or pray, the beads represent 108 opportunities to expand awareness about what we need to receive or desire by channeling thoughtful energy at the touch of each bead. There are countless symbolic explanations for why "108" is the standard number of beads used on a Mala necklace, but here is what makes Aesculus The Buckeye Mala® unique:
(1): We are ONE-of-a-kind. When we enter a space that allows for focus of mind and awareness of body, we discover our power.
(0): Having ZERO expectations about the process and ZERO judgments about ourselves throughout our mindfulness practice, opens up possibilities for what each moment can deliver and the peace brought into our mind.
(8): EIGHT represents the transformative experience of showing up for ourselves consistently and generously, thus being rewarded with infinite ∞ possibilities to receive what we need and desire.
All beads are selected for quality and meaning. Our collections currently include thirty-three (33) varieties of semi-precious and precious stones, including:
THE TASSEL
Symbolic of connection to the divine and one another, the tassel is a continuation of the cording linked to every bead and reminds us our actions and experiences are similarly linked to our intentions, accountability, and treasured exceptionalities.
THE CORD
The cord is strong and durable, intended to carry the weight of 108 beads and last through normal wear and use.
THE “GURU BEAD”
Aesculus The Buckeye Mala® is the first and only mala necklace to use a buckeye nut as the guru bead and center source of transformative power.
