prayer beads

Ryan Chappell aims his lens at hands in prayer holding japa mala rosary beads. According to Buddhist practices, 100 mantras are to be said during meditation, plus eight more to compensate for past errors. The monks at Bongeunsa Temple in Seul, South Korea, also hold fans for the long ceremonies. "They were celebrating Buddha's birthday with prayers and worship," explains Chappell. He prints the signed photograph on Fujicolor crystal archive paper. Arrives in a card paper mat board.

Oxidation gives the charm on this handcrafted bracelet an ancient vibe. The 950 silver charm bears the symbol for om, a sacred sound and traditional mantra used in prayer and meditation. Thai artisan Napapat centers the charm on braided black cords punctuated with beads of high-purity Karen hill tribe silver. A sliding knot allows you to adjust the bracelet to the desired length.

Oxidation gives the charm on this handcrafted bracelet an ancient vibe. The 950 silver charm bears the symbol for om, a sacred sound and traditional mantra used in prayer and meditation. Thai artisan Napapat centers the charm on braided green cords punctuated with beads of high-purity Karen hill tribe silver. A sliding knot allows you to adjust the bracelet to the desired length.

Working with cultured pearls, amethyst gems and carnelian stones, Thai artisan Tipa creates a wonderful beaded bracelet to attract faith and positive energies. The jewels symbolize innocence, grace and luck, adding a special meaning to the item, which also features a luminous silver cross dangling from the accessory, guiding you in your daily life.

Bring faith and positive energies to your life with this beaded bracelet handcrafted by Thailand's Tipa. Working with sterling silver, the artisan creates an elegant accessory with a silver cross charm that will give you courage through the day.