Carved from the inside of the Lotus seed, the 108 beads that comprise this Dark Lotus Seed Mala are primarily used as prayer beads, each bead marking the repetition of a prayer. The eternal Lotus blossom is a symbol of feminine beauty & renewal. This mala has been assembled by hand from natural materials so bead sizes & tassle colors may vary, but seeds are typically 8mm in diameter. Beads approximately measure 9mm & are strung on strong elastic. Approximately 38 long. Large White Lotus Seed & Carnelian Mala With Macrame