Rudraksha Style Mala

by Ali on 08/26/16

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Project details:

Rudraksha (Shiva's Teardrops) are traditionally used alone with 108 beads knotted on a black or red cord with 1 extra used as the guru - total 109 beads. I tend to lean more non-traditional when I make jewelry so, I have blended the Rudraksha with matte Tibetan style agate, an African turquoise guru bead and a hand-dyed silk ribbon tassel.

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Step 1

Cut 3.5 meters of cord, placing an overhand knot in the middle. Begin stringing on your beads on one side. Knot in between each bead. TIP - If you pull your next bead against the knot, it will secure the knot in place. 27 Matte Tibetan Style Agate, 20 Rudraksha, 3 Matte Tibetan Style Agate, 4 Rudraksha = 54 beads