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Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan
Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan

Shingon Buddhist Rosary Mala Juzu Prayer Beads Striped Evony Irataka Kyoto Japan

$ 173.08

  • Color of tassel: White
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Design: Irataka nenju
  • Featured Refinements: Juzu
  • Gender: Men, Women
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Material of beads: Evony
  • Material of tassel: Silk
  • Modified Item: No
  • Number of beads: 108 main beads
  • Origin: Kyoto
  • Pattern: Two Wheels Juzu
  • Size of beads: Main beads:11x7mm, Biggest:15x10mm, Smallest:8x6mm
  • Style: Shingon Buddhist
  • Type: Rosary

Description

Thank you for visiting our site. Items will be shipped from Japan after confirmation by Japanese staff. We hope that we can be of any help to you. Description [Juzu] Juzu is the Buddhist rosary which has 108 beads representing 108 worldly sins. People hold the rosaries over their joined hands as they recite invocations. This is an "irataka" prayer bead used by shugenja (practitioners of asceticism) who retreat to steep sacred mountains throughout Japan to complete rigorous ascetic training. The beautiful grain of the wood is made of ebony stripes. By removing the luster, the original texture of ebony is preserved, and the more you use it, the more it becomes familiar to your hand and the deeper the color of the texture becomes. Shugenja (ascetic practitioners) rub these beads, which are shaped like abacus balls, together to make a sound when praying or reading sutras. It is said that the sound made by rubbing the beads together is meant to destroy evil spirits and troubles. Recently, it is often carried by ordinary people as an amulet to ward off evil and misfortune when climbing mountains. The tassel is a beautiful and supple Kyoto-made pure silk flower Brahma tassel with an image of a lotus flower. It comes with a tag of Kyoto Bead Manufacturing Wholesalers Association, which only traditional "Kyo-nenju" are allowed to put on. It is a gem tailored by the master craftsman of Kyoto. Please note that the photos may vary to some degree from the actual products. The package and instruction manual may be written in Japanese. Other product specifications may be also for Japan. Shipping We ship our products by Japan Post, FedEX or DHL etc. Deliveries may take longer depending on shipping conditions. Please see above for shipping costs and returns. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 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 or buying. If the cancellation is due to the buyer, we will charge a PayPal fee. If there is a remote charge for your address, we will charge you for additional shipping. Thank you for your understanding.