{"title":"Mala Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mala — or mallah — is a Buddhist rosary, traditionally strung with 108 beads for counting mantras and breaths through meditation. Our Fair Trade range is made in Nepal by artisans Siesta has worked alongside for years, and spans everyday wooden malas, rudraksha and lava-stone strands, hand-carved bone skull malas, and elasticated wrist malas that slip easily on and off. Many arrive in a little recycled sari pouch with a card explaining their use. Whether chosen for daily practice, as a meditation gift, or simply for the quiet weight of them in the hand, each strand carries the same centuries-old purpose: one bead, one breath, one mantra at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wooden-mallah-beads","title":"Wooden Mallah Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing our best-selling Malla beads - a type of Buddhist Rosary crafted in Nepal. These sacred beads are carefully strung together and finished with a decorative tassel. Each set consists of 108 beads, a profoundly auspicious number in Buddhism. Carved from the wood of the revered Uttis tree, also known as the Nepalese Alder, these beads exude natural beauty and spiritual significance. The number 108 can be interpreted in many ways. One popular interpretation is that the 1 represents the path, the 0 represents the circle of life and the 8 represents the infinity loop. This purposeful design is believed to help facilitate a profound connection with one's inner self during moments of reflection and devotion. 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By doing this the Buddhists believe that the invisible thread which links the person to the divine and their higher self is awakened. The beads are made from the wood of the Uttis tree, also known as the Nepalese Alder. Please note that whilst most mallah have 108 beads, sometimes this number can vary as more beads are occasionally added in case the practitioner skips some beads by mistake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications: 15cm × 8cm × 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521353523483,"sku":"5101B","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/55_933_38043.jpg?v=1771582270"},{"product_id":"dark-wood-mallah-beads","title":"Dark Wood Mallah Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eMallah or Malas are a type of Buddhist rosary. 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Each of these mallahs is handmade in Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521353621787,"sku":"5105","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/55_13394_27375.jpg?v=1771582261"},{"product_id":"wrist-mallah","title":"Wrist Mallah","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of mallah beads strung on an elasticated cord, perfect for wearing on the wrist. Each mallah comes in its own little recycled sari pouch with a lokta paper info card making it an attractive gift. The number 108 is considered a perfect, sacred number in Buddhist traditions and corresponds to the number of names given to a deity or god. It also relates to the number of planets, the phases of the moon and even to the number of breaths taken in a day. This style of rosary, worn on the wrist, contains a multiple of the typical 108 bead mallah so that they are easier to carry around. 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These mallahs are usually strung with either 108 beads or 109 beads with the extra used as a marker bead to start on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siesta Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49521389076763,"sku":"NP355","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/6068\/4315\/files\/238_6820_14898.jpg?v=1771580867"},{"product_id":"meditation-mallah-beads","title":"Meditation Mallah Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eMallah or Malas are a type of Buddhist rosary. Usually consisting of 108 beads which is a very auspicious number in Buddhism. 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