Irataka Wood Juzu Prayer beads 3 Types Shugendo Yamabushi Buddhist Rosary

Irataka Wood Juzu Prayer beads 3 Types 

Material : plum wood, shaved ebony wood, stripe ebony wood,Silk tassels

Main bead : about 7x11mm

Head bead: about  9×15mm

Handmade in Kyoto, JAPAN

About the Irataka 

Irataka prayer beads (伊良太加/最多角) are a special type of prayer beads used by Shugendo(修験道) practitioners and Yamabushi(山伏) during their training. Their distinguishing feature is that they consist of 108 main beads that are flattened polygonal (like abacus beads), which make a jingling sound when rubbed together during chanting.

About the Material

This product uses plum wood, shaved ebony wood, and striped ebony wood as the main beads.

Plum：These prayer beads are sturdy, and feature a lustrous brown hue that becomes more comfortable to the touch with age. Lightweight and durable, they are popular as a warm and cherished item that can be used for many years.

Shaved ebony：Compared to the usual varieties, the color is a dark gray and grayish-brown. It is a special type of bead.

Stripe ebony：It is characterized by black and brown stripes. It is extremely hard, and becomes shiny when polished.

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In Japan, Buddhists have Prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is famous as a producing center of Prayer beads.

Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting prostrations, or the repetitions of a buddha's name.

※It takes about 2～3 weeks to make this rosary.

Maintenance

Take off when you shower and before going to bed. The material is sensitive to chemicals and excessive sweat. We recommend you to take it off when doing sports and cleaning.Wipe with soft fabric.

※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor.

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