{"product_id":"tuerkis-mala-howlith-108-perlen-8mm","title":"Turquoise Mala - 108 Beads (⌀ 8 mm) | Howlite Turquoise Blue","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\" alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"This mala immediately catches the eye in the shop – that colour! When someone comes in and sees it, they almost always stop. In the Himalayas, turquoise is the colour of the sky and of protection. I always tell my customers: You don't just wear this mala – you wear it with feeling.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTurquoise Mala – 108 Howlite Beads (⌀ 8 mm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mala consists of 108 howlite beads in vibrant turquoise blue, each with a diameter of 8 mm and a total weight of approximately 70 grams. Howlite is a natural semi-precious stone with characteristic dark veining – in a close-up, these fine veins are clearly visible, making each bead a unique piece. The green silk thread, the guru bead, and the two small counter strings at the end harmoniously complete the overall picture – all in the same radiant turquoise colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is considered one of the most significant stones in the Himalayan region – and this mala carries precisely that energy: expansive, clear, protective. At 70 grams, it rests comfortably in the hand, neither too heavy nor too light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHowlite – what makes this stone special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowlite is a calcium-containing borosilicate mineral with a hardness of about 3.5 on the Mohs scale – softer than quartz, but perfectly suited for a mala as it is not exposed to strong mechanical stress. Its hallmark is the dark, spiderweb-like veins on a light background – a natural pattern that gives each stone its own unique design. In turquoise blue, howlite radiates a luminosity that consistently draws attention in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tibetan and Himalayan culture, turquoise has been the stone of trust, protection, and connection to the sky for centuries. Nomads wore it as a protective amulet on long journeys, and families exchanged it as a sign of solidarity. The colour itself – this bright blue-green – is reminiscent of the sky above the mountains and of water, which has a purifying and calming effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e108 is a sacred number in Buddhism – it represents the 108 worldly desires that one releases through meditation and mantra recitation. With each bead, a breath, a mantra, a moment of reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHowlite is sensitive to chemicals – avoid perfume, creams, and soap to preserve its surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAfter wearing, wipe with a soft, dry cloth – this maintains its shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store in strong sunlight permanently, as intense UV radiation can affect the colour over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the mala in a brocade pouch when not in use – this protects it and preserves its energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor meditation: hold the mala in your right hand, guiding the beads with your thumb and middle finger – traditionally, the index finger is not used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pouch – a little gesture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach mala comes in a matching brocade pouch. This protects it and also ensures it is lovingly packaged – whether for yourself or as a gift for a special person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003eCome visit us at Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I'd be happy to show you how this luminous turquoise mala feels in your hand. Or order it conveniently online.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54388576321882,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/tuerkis-mala-howlith-108-perlen-8mm-kreis.jpg?v=1783092061","url":"https:\/\/www.himalayavibes.com\/en\/products\/tuerkis-mala-howlith-108-perlen-8mm","provider":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}