| Mind, Body, and Spirit |
Prayer Beads: also known as prayer chaplets, sacred beads, and rosaries,
are a medium used to connect the mind, body and spirit during daily devotions.
Prayer Beads provide a physical component to meditation and prayer, which helps
one to focus energies inward. Each set of my one-of-a-kind, non-denominational
prayer beads is intended to aid in spiritual growth and wellness.
Materials: The sterling silver charms are designed using an ancient technique
called cuttlefish casting. In this process, the calcified internal shell of a cuttlefish is
carved to make a simple mold for casting. Molten metal is then poured into the
mold creating a rich surface texture. The spontaneity of the process and the
unpredictable results help to keep my work exciting and unique.
History: Dating to at least 185 BC with the Hindu religion, prayer beads
traditionally have been used to count the number of prayers a devotee has recited.
The adoption of prayer beads by other religions was likely facilitated by exploration
and trade. Today, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and other spiritual
believers throughout the world use sacred beads during their devotions.
Arrangement: The number of beads and materials used to make prayer
chaplets varies greatly between religions, and even within religions. Common
materials include wood, stones, bone, clay, glass, pearls, rope, seeds and metals.
In addition to their beauty, beads chosen for the chaplets are sourced for their
historical and spiritual significance.
are a medium used to connect the mind, body and spirit during daily devotions.
Prayer Beads provide a physical component to meditation and prayer, which helps
one to focus energies inward. Each set of my one-of-a-kind, non-denominational
prayer beads is intended to aid in spiritual growth and wellness.
Materials: The sterling silver charms are designed using an ancient technique
called cuttlefish casting. In this process, the calcified internal shell of a cuttlefish is
carved to make a simple mold for casting. Molten metal is then poured into the
mold creating a rich surface texture. The spontaneity of the process and the
unpredictable results help to keep my work exciting and unique.
History: Dating to at least 185 BC with the Hindu religion, prayer beads
traditionally have been used to count the number of prayers a devotee has recited.
The adoption of prayer beads by other religions was likely facilitated by exploration
and trade. Today, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and other spiritual
believers throughout the world use sacred beads during their devotions.
Arrangement: The number of beads and materials used to make prayer
chaplets varies greatly between religions, and even within religions. Common
materials include wood, stones, bone, clay, glass, pearls, rope, seeds and metals.
In addition to their beauty, beads chosen for the chaplets are sourced for their
historical and spiritual significance.
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