This Rudraksha Seed Wrist Mala contains 27 beads (8mm) plus 1 Guru bead. These Wrist Malas, made from Himalayan Rudraksha Seeds are handmade by Fair Trade artisans working in small cottage industries in Nepal.

The term "Rudraksha" has been derived from a combination of 2 Sanskrit words, Rudra meaning "Lord Shiva", and Aksha meaning tears. Based on Vedic Scriptures, the mystical powers of the Rudraksha Beads are said to bring the wearer health, happiness, and success, and to facilitate meditation.