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Resembling the Hindu satkona yantra mandala, a silver hexagram fastens this trendy wrap bracelet by Siriporn. Crafted by hill tribe artisans, this six-pointed star represents the perfect meditative state between people and God, or nara naryana. Siriporn supports Karen silversmiths as she crafts the wrap bracelet by hand with silver beads and brown leather cords, creating the possibility of fastening at one of two lengths.

.950 Silver

Modern with a spiritual accent, the design of this bracelet is by Thailand's Siriporn. She crafts the wristband by hand, surrounding the black leather bracelet with brown macramé. The bracelet fastens at on of two lengths with a hammered silver button centered by Om (also Aum or Ohm), the sacred Hindu mantra intoned at the beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas, as well as in meditation.

.950 Silver

Blue topaz sparkles over Om or Aum in a medallion of spiritual beauty designed by Jantana. In Hindu tradition, Om (also Ohm) is a sacred incantation to be intoned at the beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas, as well as prior to any prayer or mantra. The hand crafted sterling silver pendant features a brushed satin finish that is in elegant harmony with the polish Venetian box chain.

.925 Sterling silver

Thailand's Khun Boom artfully invokes Om, the sacred Hindu mantra, in the design of this wrap bracelet. Engraved on the front of a sterling silver medallion with an oxidized hammered finish, Om (also Aum or Ohm) is intoned at the beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas, as well as in meditation. Designed to wrap around the wrist, the bracelet is crafted by hand with shiny silver beads and dyed blue chalcedony.

.950 Silver beads and .925 sterling silver charm.

Rituu honours Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with aventurine, the stone of chance or luck. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul's defects, amongst others.

According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala.

This jap mala features 435 gemstone carats.