‘Abacus of Love,’Hand-Carved Prayer Beads, since Feb 2022
Each set of prayer beads is created as a piece of art, responding to the unique piece of wood that I am working with. All the wood I use is Oak that has been discovered buried beneath the earth from trees that died and fell thousands of years ago. The discovery of the wood is a by-product of land being cultivated.
Preserved under anaerobic conditions for thousands of years the colour of the wood turns into a range of greys, blacks and browns. Having been buried for so long the wood holds a resonance of deep silence.
In Sanskrit the word for Oak is, ‘Duir’ (door), Oak is recognised as a sacred spiritual gateway. It is cherished across the world as a symbol of wisdom, strength and endurance.
With each bead individually hand-carved it takes approximately seven to ten days to complete one set of thirty-three beads. Each set is finished with a faceted gemstone set into the top bead.
A set of 33 beads fits comfortably in one’s pocket, a constant reminder of one’s practice. The sturdy and tactile form makes them particularly desirable to hold onto, day and night.
The Prayer Beads are designed to last a lifetime, holding all the spiritual energy of your prayers and practices, this way just holding them can be of benefit.
Preserved under anaerobic conditions for thousands of years the colour of the wood turns into a range of greys, blacks and browns. Having been buried for so long the wood holds a resonance of deep silence.
In Sanskrit the word for Oak is, ‘Duir’ (door), Oak is recognised as a sacred spiritual gateway. It is cherished across the world as a symbol of wisdom, strength and endurance.
With each bead individually hand-carved it takes approximately seven to ten days to complete one set of thirty-three beads. Each set is finished with a faceted gemstone set into the top bead.
A set of 33 beads fits comfortably in one’s pocket, a constant reminder of one’s practice. The sturdy and tactile form makes them particularly desirable to hold onto, day and night.
The Prayer Beads are designed to last a lifetime, holding all the spiritual energy of your prayers and practices, this way just holding them can be of benefit.