Yak bone bracelet 108 bones Tibetan prayer beads ox bone play barrel beads bracelet

▍Material Origin · A Gift of Nature

The main material is aged yak leg bone from the northern Tibetan Plateau, harvested from the thickest part of the bone marrow cavity, resulting in a firm, smooth texture. The hand-cut barrel beads preserve the natural bone texture, revealing subtle "ice cracks" in each bead, a mark of the plateau climate and the passage of time.

▍Exquisite Form · Classic Tibetan Style
• Bead Array: 108 main beads, wrapped around the wrist five times, suitable for meditation or daily wear.
• Hole Craftsmanship: Traditional hand-drilled on both sides, revealing a soft halo created by twisting the beads, unlike the harsh, mechanically drilled holes.

▍Age-Based · Rustic Beauty
• Natural Patina: The bone surface has a matte "creamy white" or "light brown" finish, with some retaining slight perspiration marks (light yellowish translucent) from long-term use by herders. The texture is as delicate as jade, without the stickiness of artificial wax.      • Signs of Use: Some beads retain minute file marks from hand-shaping, as well as small dents from daily wear. These marks bear witness to the connection between time and wear, not flaws.

▍Cultural Significance: A Companion in Spiritual Practice
• Tibetan Symbolism: The yak is the incarnation of the Tibetan "Snow Mountain God." Its bone prayer beads symbolize "tenacity and purity," making them suitable for spiritual practices such as circumambulation and prostrations, aiding focus.
• Practical Value: The 108 beads correspond to the Buddhist concept of "eliminating the 108 kinds of defilement." The barrel-shaped beads fit the finger's natural fingering pattern, making them convenient for counting and meditation.