This fascinating and specialist Buddhist rosary is made up of small skulls that have been hand carved from bone. The use of bone as a material for mallah beads is said to be for use only by those with great compassion and altruistic will. Each of these mallahs is handmade in Nepal.

These long mallahs are known as rudraksha in India and Nepal. They are traditionally worn by people such as Hindu ascetics or sadhus. This is because they are believed to protect against negative energies and to aid people who spend a lot of time travelling around.

A 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.

A set of mallah beads strung on an elasticated cord, perfect for wearing on the wrist. 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.

A simple set of our best-selling wooden mallah beads presented in a lovely lokta paper box with extra information about Buddhism and the beads themselves.

Mallah or Malas are a type of Buddhist Rosary. They usually consist of 108 beads which is a very auspicious number in Buddhism. Our best selling mallah is this string of rosewood beads made in Nepal.

Malla beads are similar in practice to a Catholic Rosary and are used to aid meditation and prayer.