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Item Description Green Lignum Vitae Wood with Green Jadeite Prayer beads Materials : Green Lignum Wood, Green Jadeite, Silk cord (not stretch) Head bead size : about 17mm Main beads size : about 13mm Handmade in Kyoto, Japan. This is a one-handed prayer beads. Since it is an abbreviated rosary, it can be used by any sect. It's very fit for as a gift or souvenir. Lignum vitae wood is said to be the densest wood in the world, grows extremely slowly, and extremely rare, so it is called a "wooden jewel" and is prized. It has the characteristic of changing to a deeper green color over time. It has been treated like a jewel, since ancient times It was only allowed to have by aristocrats. According to Chinese culture, if your soul feels like it needs a little healing, you should reach for some jade. This brilliant gemstone holds a lot of cultural weight: said to bring its wearer happiness, health and good fortune, jade also used to be used as a symbol of class and wealth, for good reason. Real jade can be pricey, especially if it’s jadeite, the rarer, more valuable form of jade. In Japan, Buddhists have Prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is famous as a producing center of Prayer beads. Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting 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 I ship from Japan to 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 I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but cannot guarantee them. I can combine shipping to save the postage. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Payment Paypal Only Please make a payment within 2 weeks after you won or purchased. Other Term International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to 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.