Marimo (Briar) Seven Lucky Gods Bracelet, Tiger's Eye Finish

Carved with the Full Text of the Heart Sutra

This bracelet is made of briar, a premium material also used for tobacco pipes. Briar comes from the root of a Chinese rose species, prized for the beautiful natural grain that appears on its surface, which deepens in color with use. It is also praised for being lightweight and easy to wear while remaining reasonably durable. In China, rose root was traditionally used as a charm against evil, believed to ward off malevolent influences. This bracelet also features carvings of the Seven Lucky Gods, seven deities worshipped in Japan for bringing good fortune. Various theories exist for why there are seven: some trace it to the 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove,' a favored subject for alcove scroll paintings, while others connect it to a phrase from the Ninno Hannya Sutra describing seven calamities vanishing and seven blessings arriving at once. A bracelet for wishing prosperity in business and good fortune.

Product Specifications

Item Number: 6430700000000
Oyadama (Parent Bead): Approx. 0.39 in (1.0 cm) – Tiger's Eye
Marudama (Round Bead): Approx. 0.24 in (0.6 cm) – Briar
Hiradama (Flat Bead): Approx. 0.24×0.12 in (0.6×0.3 cm) – Briar
Seven Lucky Gods Bead: Approx. 0.39×0.28 in (1.0×0.7 cm) – Briar
Inner Diameter: Approx. 7.09 in (18.0 cm)