Many customers have asked for a traditional Tibetan mala design with smaller Bodhi Seed beads, so our artisans put together this mala just for you! Handmade in Kathmandu, the mala features fine quality Bodhi beads that have been cut on each end, making them flat in the traditional manner. This unique aesthetic allows for a shorter drop length when wearing the necklace and offers a more adaptable size option for handling during meditation and counting. Bodhi Seed beads can be used for counting all types of mantras as well as other prayers. These dark-speckled seed beads have special meaning for all seekers of divine wisdom. "Bodhi" in Sanskrit means enlightenment; as an "enlightened" seed, many practitioners use these malas for their essence and inherent teachings within each seed. Size: Measures approximately 32-34 inches around. Due to the style of the beads, circumference of mala may vary slightly. Flat beads are about 12-14mm.