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Item Description Tendai Juzu Japanese Keyaki wood Prayer beads Kyoto Buddhism Zen dhyāna Materials: Keyaki wood, Silk cord (not stretch) Length: about 27cm Disciple beads size: about 8mm Head bead size: about 18mm Main beads size: about 13mm Tassels : Odamaki Bonten tassels (Dark yellow) Handmade in Kyoto, Japan. Keyaki (Japanese zelkova) is a species of tree native to Japan. It is often grown as an ornamental tree and used in bonsai. It is renowned in Japan and used often for furniture. This Prayer beads is for the Tendai Buddhist school. Tendai is a school of Mahayana Buddhism in Japan, a descendant of the Chinese Tiantai or Lotus Sutra school. A Japanese Tendai "Enryaku-ji temple" center is on Mount Hiei, Northern Kyoto, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Japan, Buddhists use Prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is a famous producing center of Prayer beads. Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, the number of breaths while meditating, the prostrations, or the repetitions of a Buddha's name. ※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor. Are you worried about purchasing original Japanese items from countries other than Japan? If you want to purchase original Japanese goods in a fast, affordable, and safe setting, look no further than our store. Maintenance 1. Take off when you shower. 2. Take off before going to bed. 3. Avoid chemicals and too much sweat. 4. Wipe them with soft fabric. Shipping We ship from Japan Worldwide. This item will be shipped by standard airmail International ePacket of Japan Post (or DHL or FedEx) with tracking service and insurance. Estimated shipping times USA, Canada, and Mexico: 1-2 weeks Europe: 1-2 weeks Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania: 1-2 weeks Asia Pacific: 1-2 weeks Middle East: Available South America: Available Africa: Available We'll do our best to meet these shipping estimates, however, there might be delays during the holiday season. We can combine shipping so that you can save on the postage. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Payment Paypal Only Please make a payment within 2 weeks after you won or purchase. Other Term International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges, they are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine the additional costs before bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up, do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.