Mala made from high-quality seeds, a very fine seed with an ideal size for prayer and meditation patica. The seeds were threaded by hand, as tradition dictates, on a sturdy cotton thread. The m?l? (or mala) is one of the most valuable and fascinating tools used in meditation. It is a true meditative rosary and is used to keep track of mantras during practice, but also as a sacred object and family heirloom.