Two Rudraksha malas have been breaking-in for three years; let’s compare them side by side.
Appreciating two strands side by sideToday I was tidying up a drawer and came across some old photos. I compared them wi
This Plum Blossom mound mala has only been in the breaking-in (patina process) for a year, and the changes are already significant
One-year change recordI’ve worn this mala for a long time but never took good photos. Today the weather is nice with goo
How to assess oiliness? A key to Rudraksha (large) selection
How to judge oiliness? Key points for selecting Rudraksha (large). When choosing Rudraksha (large), oiliness is a key te
Is deeper grain always better? Common misconceptions about Rudraksha (large) grain
Is deeper grain always better? A common misconception about Rudraksha (large) grain. When choosing Rudraksha (large), ma
Is honeycomb grain worth buying? Rudraksha (large) grain analysis
Is honeycomb grain worth buying? An analysis of Rudraksha (large) grain. Among the grains of Rudraksha (large), honeycom
What is the significance of 6-mukhi? Explaining the meaning of Rudraksha (large)
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Does a crooked hole affect wearing? Details of Rudraksha (large)
Does an off-center drilled hole affect wearing? Details on large Rudraksha. The hole on the bead is drilled crooked, loo
A color-uneven Pingxi 108 mala can be restored through color chasing.
Fine-grained 108 is affordable, and with proper breaking-in it can look stunning too. Many people ask about it. For a fi
Raw seeds versus polished ones: how to choose Rudraksha (large)?
Unpolished vs. polished: How to choose Rudraksha (large)? When buying a mala, some are made of unpolished seeds, while o
For the 108 beads of old tree king Rudraksha (small) with uneven color after breaking-in (patina process), the color can still be evened out this way
Many seasoned players have a centerpiece mala in their collection—the Old Tree King 108. Even if it has developed uneven
