{"product_id":"mens-prayer-beads-obsidian-13mm-22-beads","title":"Obsidian Buddhist Prayer Beads - 13mm, 22 Beads (Men's)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eObsidian Buddhist Prayer Beads for Men — 22 Beads with Matching Tassel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese men's Buddhist prayer beads (juzu) are crafted from obsidian, known in Japanese as \u003cem\u003ekokuyoseki\u003c\/em\u003e. Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly, giving each bead a smooth, glossy black surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile obsidian occurs in several color variations, this classic black type is the most popular. Kohgen also offers a golden obsidian (\u003cem\u003ekin'yoseki\u003c\/em\u003e) version, which shares the same black base but is flecked with golden inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Stone with a Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis same stone appears in Hayao Miyazaki's film \u003cem\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/em\u003e, in which the character Kaya gives Ashitaka a piece of obsidian as a protective charm before his journey. Obsidian has in fact been used in Japan as a protective talisman since ancient times, and archaeological evidence shows it was already being traded during the Yayoi period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone seeking black prayer beads with both natural beauty and cultural depth, this piece is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem Number: Q654322010026\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Obsidian\u003cbr\u003eBead Count: 22\u003cbr\u003eParent Bead (Oyadama): Approx. 0.67 in (1.7 cm) diameter\u003cbr\u003eMain Beads (Shudama): Approx. 0.51 in (1.3 cm) diameter\u003cbr\u003eTop Bead (Tendama): Approx. 0.39 in (1.0 cm) diameter\u003cbr\u003eTassel: Matching-tone head tassel (kashira-fusa)\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Paulownia wood box, prayer beads pouch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kohgen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48204843942125,"sku":"Q654322010026","price":182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/Q654322010026_1.jpg?v=1784619424","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/mens-prayer-beads-obsidian-13mm-22-beads","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}