This Tibetan rosary or mala is traditionally used for a special Buddhist practice. There are 108 negative emotions to overcome and this Mala is strung with 108 beads in order to say a mantra for each one. Made withbeautiful lotus seeds and faux amber & serpentine spacers.The guru beads is attached with small metal endless knot Bead size is8 mm diameter. Handmade in Nepal.