{"product_id":"golden-silk-sandalwood-mala-bracelet","title":"Golden Silk Sandalwood Mala Bracelet — Natural Wood Beads with Carved Blessing Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The grain never repeats. Neither does the person who wears it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who wants something natural on their wrist — not plastic, not plated, just wood that gets better the longer you wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Silk Sandalwood has been carved into mala beads for centuries. The wood does not need to be dressed up. Each bead shows its own grain pattern — parallel lines of amber and deep brown that shift in the light. Worn daily, it develops a patina no factory finish can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Golden Silk Sandalwood Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost wood beads sold today are dyed, painted, or made from composite materials pressed to look like grain. Golden Silk Sandalwood is neither. The color is in the wood itself — a natural amber-gold with tight, silky grain lines running through each bead. The Chinese name, 金丝檀, translates directly: \"golden silk rosewood.\" That grain is the reason collectors have prized it for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood is dense and close-grained, which gives it a satisfying weight in the hand. It does not splinter or crack easily with normal wear. Over months of contact with skin, the surface takes on a warm glow — a process called \"coaxing\" (盘玩) in Chinese collecting tradition. You are not maintaining it. You are finishing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Carved Pendant and Gourd Accents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe square pendant hanging from the tassel cord is carved from the same wood and inscribed with Chinese characters — a blessing phrase traditional to mala and prayer bead sets. It serves as a counter bead, marking the 109th position when the bracelet is used for recitation. The two small accent pieces are carved in the shape of a gourd (葫芦), a form long associated in Chinese folk tradition with good health and the accumulation of positive energy. Both details come from the same material as the beads — nothing is added that does not belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Golden Silk Sandalwood (金丝檀)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePendant: Carved square wood charm with Chinese blessing inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTassel accents: Two carved gourd-shaped pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eString: Dark waxed cotton cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAvailable bead sizes: 1.8 cm, 2.0 cm, 2.5 cm, 3.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlso available: 108-bead versions in 6mm and 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a dry soft cloth. Keep away from perfume, lotions, and prolonged water exposure. The natural grain and color will deepen gradually with regular wear — this is expected, not damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Buddha Tibet","offers":[{"title":"18mm Beads with Pendant","offer_id":49426989809802,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm Bracelet with Tag","offer_id":49426989842570,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25mm Beads with Pendant","offer_id":49426989875338,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30mm Beads with Pendant","offer_id":49426989908106,"sku":null,"price":65.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"108-Bead Mala, 6mm","offer_id":49426989940874,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"108-Bead Mala, 8mm","offer_id":49426989973642,"sku":null,"price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chunky Bead Bracelet with Tag","offer_id":49426990006410,"sku":null,"price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/5268\/2634\/files\/TB1PB5EQVXXXXcvXXXXXXXXXXXX-0-item-pic-_1.jpg?v=1779808151","url":"https:\/\/www.buddhatibet.com\/products\/golden-silk-sandalwood-mala-bracelet","provider":"Buddha Tibet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}