Buddhist Altar Shop Takita Shoten Buddhist Prayer Beads, Jodo Shinshu Formal Prayer Beads [Men's], Black Onyx, 22 Beads, Silk Tassel, Kyoto Prayer

Bead Material: 22 Black Onyx Beads / Main Beads: 12mm Black Onyx Beads / Parent Beads: 16mm Black Onyx Beads / Dzi Beads: 9mm Black Onyx Beads / Tassel Material: Pure Silk Tassel / Notes: Comes in a paulownia wood box. This is a formal Jodo Shinshu rosary for men, crafted from the lustrous, jet-black natural stone of black onyx. Named after the Greek word for "nail," onyx has long been used as a talisman against evil and even appears in Greek mythology as the "nail of Venus." The smooth, lustrous, and chic appeal of the pristine, jet-black beads creates a stylish look. The rugged, formal look of the color makes it extremely popular among men. The tassel is made of elegant, pure silk tassel braided with two-tone cord. It comes with a tag from the Kyoto Rosary Manufacturing Wholesale Cooperative, a label authorized only for use on traditional Kyoto rosary beads. This is a masterpiece made by a Kyoto prayer bead maker using his expert skills. It comes with a Kyoto prayer bead maker's production certificate issued by Takita Shoten, which is proof of Takita Shoten's brand quality.