Your Mala Beads
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Cleaning and Oiling (for wood/seed beads)
It's best to keep your beads moisturized with a light coat of your preferred oil, or occasionally use a pea-sized amount of mineral oil. Rub a small amount of mineral oil and optional essential oil onto your hands, then gently work it into the beads. If you live in a dry climate, you may need to oil your beads every few months; otherwise, once a year is usually sufficient. Over time, your natural mala will darken—a normal process that beautifully reflects your spiritual journey.
To clean your mala, use warm water with a tiny amount of mild dish soap. Pat dry and hang to air-dry.
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Choosing Durable Styles
All our beads are carefully hand-strung by skilled artisans. Some designs are more durable, while others are more decorative. Generally, beads with larger holes accommodate thicker and stronger string. Gemstone beads tend to be heavier than wood or seed beads. Keep these points in mind when selecting malas for daily wear and practice. -
Water and Your Beads
Not always a good match! Over time, soap, oils, lotions, and sweat from your skin can naturally wear down the cord and porous beads. Even some synthetic strings can degrade quickly with frequent exposure to moisture and skin residue. We recommend removing your mala in wet environments, especially if you wear it daily—this helps avoid the need for early restringing. -
When Restringing Is Needed
Every practitioner eventually needs to restring their mala—it's considered a meaningful part of the spiritual path. If your mala breaks earlier than expected, please let us know; we’re happy to repair or restring it for you. We offer full restringing services for all malas and wrist malas! If you'd like us to restring your beads, email us at 2020thmy@gmail.com and we’ll guide you through the process. Some of our customers even prefer to restring their own malas as part of their personal practice. If you'd like to try it yourself, we fully support that!
