After one year of breaking-in (patina process), the most genuine changes in a single-loop Old Tree King. After a year of breaking-in (patina process), a single-loop Old Tree King changes quite a lot—sharing this with those who want to break one in. After one year of breaking-in (patina process), the most genuine changes in a single-loop Old Tree King are all gifts of time.

Changes in Color

Changes in color: after one year, a single-loop Old Tree King goes from light to dark; patina forms, showing an oily, lustrous red; the color is much deeper than a new mala (prayer beads), looking steady and dignified.

Changes in Texture

Changes in texture: after one year, the mala (prayer beads) has a more moisturized surface; the oiliness of the beads is brought out through breaking-in (patina process), and the surface becomes shiny; it feels smooth to the touch and comfortable to handle.

Changes in Condition

Changes in condition: after one year, the mala (prayer beads) has dealt with alkaline bloom and color differences; the base color of the mala (prayer beads) is clean and even; after a year of breaking-in (patina process), the single loop has developed real character. After one year of breaking-in (patina process), the most genuine changes in a single-loop Old Tree King: deeper color and clear patina, moisturized texture and smooth feel, alkaline bloom and color differences all cleaned up, and the mala (prayer beads) has developed real character.

Over the year, the mala (prayer beads) goes from raw to mature, from light to dark—all the changes are in your hands. This is the sense of reassurance a single-loop Old Tree King gives.

A year of effort, and the mala (prayer beads)'s color has changed, its feel has changed, and its character has changed too—this is the meaning of breaking in a single-loop Old Tree King.

After a year of breaking in a single-loop Old Tree King, from raw to mature, from light to dark, the changes are written on the mala (prayer beads) and in the heart of the person who breaks it in.