Mala beads are traditionally used in Buddhism, as a tool to count the number of times a mantra is recited, counting breaths taken during meditation or the repetition of Buddha's name. 
 
Traditionally consists of 108 beads, plus one for the guru bead. There have been a lot of interpretations why 108 beads are used but 108 has long been considered a sacred number in both Hinduism & yoga. 
The guru bead is used to create intention and to be a reminder of the motives for why you are sitting in meditation. 
The tassel at the end of the Mala beads is said to represent one-thousand petals of the lotus flower.
 
How to use your Mala Beads:
 
Hold your beads in your right hand, draped between your middle & index fingers. 
 
Starting at the guru bead, use your thumb to count each smaller bead, pulling it towards you as you recite your mantra, or every time you take a breath. 
 
Do this 108 times, traveling around the Mala, until you once again reach the guru bead.
 
35cm length.
Used for prayer and meditation
Material Wood
Dimensions H38cm X W2cm X D0.8cm