{"product_id":"mens-prayer-beads-briar-wood-18-beads-skull-carving","title":"Men's Prayer Beads, Briar Wood, 18 Beads, Skull Carving, Matching Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMen's Prayer Beads, Briar Wood, 18 Beads, Skull Carving, Matching Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe skull has long been worn in various cultures as a protective charm, on the idea that wearing something fearsome of one's own will frighten off evil spirits watching from outside; in China, skull motifs are still seen today hung on doors as protective talismans. This carving is worked in briar, a fine material prized for tobacco pipes and sourced from root wood grown in China -- often referred to by its \"briar root\" name. Its naturally beautiful grain deepens in color and character the more it is handled, and while reasonably hard, it is prized for being notably light and easy to wear. In Chinese folklore, this root wood was itself believed to ward off evil, a meaning doubled here by combining it with the protective skull motif. Each skull is carved by hand, bead by bead, giving the piece the warmth only handwork can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem Number: 6410240000000\u003cbr\u003eParent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.75 in (1.9 cm) – Briar Wood\u003cbr\u003eMain Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.59 in (1.5 cm), Skull Carving – Briar Wood\u003cbr\u003eTop Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.43 in (1.1 cm) – Briar Wood\u003cbr\u003eNote: Currently sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kohgen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174499561709,"sku":"6410240000000","price":176.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/6410240000000_1.jpg?v=1790740695","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/mens-prayer-beads-briar-wood-18-beads-skull-carving","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}