How to finish the drilled holes on custom Rudraksha—flared (trumpet) openings or flat openings?
Bead hole treatmentFriends often ask me about custom Rudraksha (large) mala (prayer beads) and how the bead holes are tr
I spent a long time picking this Rudraksha and finally gathered 12 premium beads
The whole process of putting together a malaThis Rudraksha mala was recently picked out for a client. I spent a long tim
This Rudraksha mala has been broken-in for five years, and its current appearance is enviable
Appreciating a Five-Year-Old MalaAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in
Do you need to wear gloves when breaking-in Rudraksha? It’s different for dry hands and sweaty hands
Breaking-in (patina process) with glovesI've been playing with Rudraksha for several years. When breaking in Rudraksha,
My friend asked me to pick a mala (prayer beads) for him as a wedding favor.
Custom Wedding MalaThis Rudraksha mala was recently picked out for a client. A friend asked me to help select one for hi
A Rudraksha mala given by a friend; after three years of breaking-in, it has now become a treasure.
Friendship Mala AppreciationAfter playing with Rudraksha for so long, the one I'm most attached to is this mala in my ha
Gear Tips: The universal formula for cycling clothing in autumn and winter
秋冬骑行最怕的不是冷，而是穿错衣服，骑热了脱也不是，不脱又出汗。分享一个我用了很久的穿衣公式：贴身速干 + 中间保暖 + 外层防风。贴身层一定要选速干面料，千万别穿纯棉，出汗后冷风一吹特别容易失温；中间层根据温度选抓绒或薄羽绒；外层防风夹克…
Can a custom Rudraksha be made into a long strand of 108 beads? Are there any special considerations?
Custom Long MalaCustomization is simple in some ways and complex in others—the key is making your needs clear. Here's a
Why Are Your Rudraksha Holes Turning Black? It Might Be This Reason
Darkening around the bead holesI've been breaking in Rudraksha for years now. Why do the holes in your Rudraksha turn bl
The texture of this Rudraksha mala is so full and plump—each bead looks like a little fleshy ball.
Selecting Full-Flesh RudrakshaThis mala is a recent selection I made for a client. The fleshiness of these beads is incr
