Taiwanese Cypress Bracelet | 108 8mm Solid Wood Beads - Green

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/845/28403662937_7fe2c41bef_o.jpg │ Taiwanese Cypress 108-Bead Prayer Beads A string of carefully selected 8mm beads, rich in natural oils. These beads, harmonious in their arrangement, offer a bracelet that is pleasing in color, scent, and spirit. https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1808/42554484854_bb01738837_o.jpg │ World Heritage - Taiwanese Cypress Of the approximately seven species of cypress in the world, three grow in North America, two are found in Japan, and two are endemic to Taiwan, marking the southernmost limit for cypress growth. Found in the central mountain ranges at altitudes between 1,000 and 2,900 meters, these trees are remnants of ancient glaciers. It takes 120 to 400 years for a tree to grow to a diameter of 50 centimeters. Among ancient cypresses, it takes an average of 100 years to grow just one cubic centimeter of volume. The wood is dense, with a fine texture, resistant to ants and moisture, and possesses a pleasing light yellow hue. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/919/41463203650_783a969c9a_o.jpg │ Remnant of Ancient Glaciers Unlike other plants that have evolved and altered their past characteristics in form and physiology, cypress trees retain many traits from ancient times, making them a precious natural heritage. https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1764/42554485414_35e56cf0bc_o.jpg │ Craftsmanship Passed Down - Hand-Turned A thousand years of waiting have imbued the wood with a unique, warm, and mellow aroma. With the skilled hands of a master craftsman, countless turns shape each bead, left unpainted and unvarnished to reveal the delicate texture and the thousand-year-aged, distinctive cypress fragrance. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/843/43223869572_8c11fe6a14_o.jpg │ The Meaning of 108 Taiwanese cypress is naturally precious, with a clear fragrance that repels insects and prevents rot. Prayer beads are sacred objects in Buddhist practice, making these 108 round cypress beads even more esteemed. The number 108 signifies the overcoming of 108 types of afflictions. These afflictions are commonly understood as arising from the six senses (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind), each experiencing pleasure, pain, or indifference, totaling eighteen, which multiply to 108. Carrying these beads or hanging them in your car allows the released phytoncides from the cypress to bring tranquility and peace. │ Product Specifications Due to their high oil content and rich aroma, each cypress bead exhibits a "deep oil" wood color. One set of Taiwanese cypress prayer beads includes: 108 8mm Taiwanese cypress beads, 1 10mm Taiwanese cypress guru bead, 3 6mm green spacer beads, 1 1mm thick elastic cord. The product sold is the "green" version; a "white" version is also available. Quantity: One set (includes box packaging) Material: Taiwanese cypress Origin: Made in Taiwan **The wood is fine and varied; the grain combination of each piece is unique, making it rare to find two with identical grain, color, etc. Slight variations are considered normal.**