‘Abacus of Love,’Hand-Carved Prayer Beads, since Feb 2022
Bead Diameter: 15mm
Bead Thickness: 9mm
Length of Top Bead: 45mm
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Rare Oak - mixed tones of black and grey with gem quality faceted White Topaz. Available For Sale
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The natural grey/black colour of the oak comes from the tree having fallen and been buried beneath the earth for hundreds or sometimes thousands of years. Having been buried for so long the wood holds a resonance of deep silence.
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Rare Oak with gem quality faceted Smokey Quartz SOLD
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Each bead, individually hand-carved, carries a different tone and frequency that once assembled as a group create a unique music to both the eye and the heart.
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Rare Oak - mixed tones of grey and black with gem quality faceted Rhodolite Garnet. Bead Diameter:14mm, Bead Thickness:7mm. Available For Sale
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Rare Oak- mixed tones of browns/grey/black, with gem quality faceted Lemon Quartz. Available For Sale
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Bead Diameter: 16mm
Bead Thickness: 8mm
This wood was dated by Manchester University to be 55,000 years old.
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Rare Oak- mixed tones of grey and brown, with gem quality faceted Brazilian Amethyst. Bead Diameter: 15mm, Bead Thickness: 8mm. Available For Sale
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Rare Oak with Hessonite Garnet SOLD
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Rare Oak with Pink Sapphire SOLD
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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.