Mala Necklace – Five Element Bali

• The Rudraksha beads have a naturally ridged surface, giving the necklace a grounded, seed-like texture rather than a polished gemstone feel.
• Coloured glass beads break through the earthy browns with small flashes of red, green, white, black and warm orange.
• The long tassel gathers fine strands of colour, adding movement when the mala is worn or lifted.
• A larger wooden bead sits above the tassel, creating a natural pause point in the loop.
• It feels light enough for everyday wear, with a presence that suits slow mornings, travel rituals and quiet desk-side pauses.

Rudraksha beads are traditionally associated with Lord Shiva in Hinduism, where they are worn and used in prayer as objects of focus, discipline and devotion. Here, their warm brown texture is paired with glass, pinewood, driftwood, string and raffa, bringing a more colourful Bali-inspired character to the classic mala form.

A mala is traditionally used as a counting strand in japa, the repeated recitation of a mantra, prayer or intention. The circular form gives the hands something steady to return to, while the bead-by-bead rhythm turns a small object into a quiet practice.

Across Hindu and Buddhist practice, malas are used as devotional and meditative tools rather than simple decoration. Rudraksha seeds carry particular importance in Hindu tradition, where they are linked with Shiva and with the inward work of self-realisation. The full mala count is also treated symbolically, often read as a number of wholeness and completion. Worn today, a mala can be spiritual, personal or simply mindful: a necklace with meaning, texture and a rhythm you can feel.

Wear it long, wrap it gently around the wrist, or keep it somewhere you sit often. Avoid pulling the tassel or stretching the string, and keep the beads dry. If it needs freshening, wipe carefully with a soft, dry cloth.

This piece comes from Indonesia as part of the Bali Mala Necklaces range. Its mix of Rudraksha, wood, glass and coloured fibre gives it the relaxed, natural feel of a travel-found ritual object, while keeping the structure of a traditional mala.

• Traditional mala count: 108 beads
• Length: approximately 42 cm
• Weight: 35 g
• Materials: Rudraksha, glass beads, string, raffa, pinewood beads and driftwood
• Origin: Indonesia

It suits someone who meditates, keeps a small altar, practises yoga, or likes jewellery with cultural depth. The earthy beads and coloured tassel make it personal without feeling ornate.