Extra Large Disc Prayer Beads 17 mm - Vintage Johar Wood

Beautifully handmade with close attention to detail and the user in mind, this extra large prayer bead has 99 disc shaped beads measuring 17 mm by 9mm. The smooth finish allows the fingers to move effortlessly over the beads and makes for a good companion for the most meaningful of journeys.

QUALITIES:
- Artisanal - entirely hand-made using traditional lathe.
- 99 beads, with two large separators at 33
- Two small separators at 11, and a separate pause marker.
- The gap between beads can be adjusted based on one's preference.
- Bead Dimensions: 17 mm by 9 mm
- Length, including Alif: 53 cm
- Full Length: 82 cm
- Weight: 125 gms

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
WOOD:
These beads are made from vintage Johar heartwood (Cassia Javanica) which has an interlocked grain, a moderately fine texture and diffuse small pores. The heartwood has a light yellowish colour, with darker brown streaks, and darkens with age. This wood is lightweight and more practical for larger beads in my experience.

This wood does not have a characteristic aroma, but we complement ours with Indonesian Oud, which should stay on the wood for some time and can be reapplied. These beads are made from upcycled wood and no new wood has been used.

ARTISANSHIP: 
All our prayer beads are made entirely by hand by a Javanese master artisan, using a traditional lathe. 

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