{"product_id":"aged-peach-wood-108-bead-mala-bracelet","title":"Aged Peach Wood 108-Bead Mala Bracelet — Traditional Wood Prayer Beads for Protection \u0026 Daily Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeach wood has held a specific place in Chinese protective tradition for well over a thousand years. Old texts reference it for warding off harmful influences; folk practitioners kept peach wood objects in the home or on the body. The logic was partly botanical — the peach tree blooms early and vigorously, associated with vitality — and partly accumulated cultural weight. This bracelet uses aged peach wood (老桃木), which refers to older sections of the tree with denser grain and deeper natural color than younger cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAged versus Regular Peach Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e老桃木 — literally \"old peach wood\" — is sourced from older sections of the tree, where the wood has had more time to densify. The result is a richer reddish-brown grain and a slightly heavier bead compared to younger cuts. Under light it shows natural figuring — streaks and rings that vary between beads. No two bracelets are identical. This variation is part of what collectors and practitioners value about natural wood malas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Bead Sizes and Who They Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6mm beads sit close and light — suited to narrower wrists or those who prefer a more minimal look. The 8mm is the middle ground, comfortable on most adult wrists. The 10mm beads are substantial — each one is clearly felt between the fingers during practice, which some people prefer for counting work. A rough guide: if your wrist is under 6.5 inches, the 6mm or 8mm wears better. Over 7 inches, the 10mm looks proportionate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid water, perfume, and heavy sweat exposure. Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Natural color will deepen with regular handling over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha Tibet","offers":[{"title":"Aged Peach Wood 6mm × 108","offer_id":49432553422986,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aged Peach Wood 8mm × 108","offer_id":49432553455754,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aged Peach Wood 10mm × 108","offer_id":49432553488522,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/5268\/2634\/files\/380f81e2109d9c7f82d463d2d1c6a179.jpg?v=1779685213","url":"https:\/\/www.buddhatibet.com\/products\/aged-peach-wood-108-bead-mala-bracelet","provider":"Buddha Tibet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}