Jodo sect Striped Ebony Wood Brown Tiger Eye Japanese Juzu Prayer beads
JUA161Jōdo sect Striped Ebony Wood Brown Tiger Eye Japanese Juzu Prayer beads
Material : Striped Ebony Wood, Brown Tiger Eye, Silk Tassel
Diameter : about 9cm (not elastic)
Head bead : about 16mm
Main beads : about 12mm
Tassels : Hana Bonten tassels ( Black )
Handmade in Kyoto, Japan
This Juzu is a Jodo-shu’s formal style for men.
About Striped Ebony Wood
Striped ebony wood originates from Sulawesi (formerly Celebes) in central Indonesia, its timber is one of the rarest and most expensive available worldwide. It is characterized by a distinctly striped wood pattern, with a fairly light-colored strip running roughly on dark brown or black ground.
About Tiger's Eye
Tiger's Eye is a mineral characterized by its beautiful golden and brown stripes, and its name comes from its resemblance to a tiger's eye.
Tiger's Eye is believed to bring mental stability and attract positive energy. It has been treasured as a talisman and ornament since ancient times, and is especially considered a stone symbolizing good fortune and protection.
*It has a Mohs hardness of 7, making it relatively hard and suitable for everyday use, but please avoid sudden impacts.
*Brown tiger's eye is a natural color.
---------------------------------------------------
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.
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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Processing time
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Usually we will ship within 7 days if the products in stock.
If you want customize or the item needs produce, maybe it will take more time.
- Estimated shipping times:
- Japan: 2-7 business days
- North America: 1-2 weeks
- Europe: 1-2 weeks
- Australia, New Zealand and Oceania: 1-2 weeks
- Asia Pacific: 1-2 weeks
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