Hiiragi's prayer beads Wakana
(Star-moon linden tree × mint green)
The star-moon linden tree has been used as beads for prayer beads since ancient times. Since the point is decorated with wisteria stone, it is customary to match the tassels with similar colors, but for Hiiragi, we matched them with greyish mint green tassels called celadon.
ーBeads ー
Star-moon linden tree
It is said that Buddha was at the foot of the Bodhi tree when he attained enlightenment, and it is one of the three sacred trees of Buddhism (birth = the tree of peace, death = the sal tree, and enlightenment = the linden tree). The star-moon linden tree is a bead made from polished tree seeds, and its name comes from the fact that the small spots resemble stars and the occasional holes resemble the moon.
ーTassels ー
mint green (celadon)
Celadon is a type of Chinese porcelain that has a grayish, pale blue-green color, and the best color in porcelain was said to be ``rainy blue'' (the color of the clear sky after rain). Celadon is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period, and is also called ``the secret color'' due to its mysterious beauty.
ーBox ー
Delivered in a beautiful paulownia box with a linden tree pattern. A paulownia box is a container with excellent insect repellent and humidity control effects, so please use a paulownia box for long-term storage.
ーinformationー
Material: (bead) wood seeds
(tassel) 100% silk
Size:(Body) Diameter of the ring through which the hand passes 10cm
Length from upper stone end to lower tuft end 20.5cm
Thickness 1.5cm
(Outer box)Height 14.5 x Width 14.5 x Thickness 4cm
Included items: How to use prayer beads (booklet)
Handling: Do not wash with water
ーattentionー
Please note that due to the natural materials, there may be slight variations in color and texture.
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