Men's Prayer Beads, Striped Ebony, 18 Beads, Blue Tiger's Eye Finish, Cord Tassel, Jodo Shinshu Style

Men's Prayer Beads, Striped Ebony, 18 Beads, Blue Tiger's Eye Finish, Cord Tassel, Jodo Shinshu Style

A common style for Jodo Shinshu (True Pure Land) practice: a single-strand, cord-tassel prayer bead, though it's worth checking with your temple on which style is preferred before purchasing, as some priests recommend this design specifically. This strand uses striped ebony selected for especially clear, well-defined banding, a step up from standard striped ebony for anyone who finds the usual grain too subtle. It is paired with blue tiger's eye, a color variation on standard yellow tiger's eye that appeals to those looking for something a little different. Also known as hawk's eye, blue tiger's eye is said to sharpen foresight and is especially popular among working men in their middle years, alongside its reputation as a stone that draws good fortune in money. Its glossy, shifting pattern of light makes it a strand that rewards long looking without growing tiresome, and lends the wearer a refined, elegant impression -- a solid, everyday choice.

Product Specifications

Item Number: 6900450000000
Parent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.71 in (1.8 cm) – Blue Tiger's Eye
Main Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.63 in (1.6 cm) – Striped Ebony
Top Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.39 in (1.0 cm) – Blue Tiger's Eye
Note: Jodo Shinshu style, single-strand, cord tassel.