Peridot is known as the stone of compassion. It is believed to bring good health, restful sleep and peace to relationships with others and oneself as it balancesemotions and the mind.

ThisPeridot mala was hand beaded in Jaipur, India. Jaipur's rich jewelry traditionsstem all the way backto the mid 1700's when Maharaja Sawai Jai Sing-II established the city. He invited jewelers from the entire Indian sub-continent including Lahore, Benaras, Delhi and modern day Kolkata and patronizedtheir art.He helped them establish their businesses that are now booming today andhave turned Jaipur intoa world-renowned jewelry market.

Malas are one of the latest fashion trends, but their origin and history goes back to the birthplace of yoga. The term maladerivesfrom the Sanskrit word jampamala which is a string of beads used for prayer and meditation by Hindus and Buddhists. The mala is very similar to the concept of a Catholic rosary. The string of 108 beads is traditionally usedto keep count while chanting or repeating a mantra while meditating.

Historically thenumber 108 is sacred in the Hindu religion and has spiritual significance.

Our malas pairbeautifullywith the entire Pax Philomenacollectionfrom kaftans to tunics. We love them for their lightweight feel and their ability to be layered. They bring the perfect splash of colour and spirituality to your outfit.

Length is 21"including tassel

Made in India