Chef's Special - 17mm Boss Mala

Chef's Special - 17mm Boss Mala

Aroundsquare's mala beads are our take on the classic, wearable worry bead sets used around the world to focus the mind and steady the nerves. Our 17mm malas are the largest we've ever created, and they make a huge statement. These beads have a super substantial feel in the hand, and the weight is very satisfying--especially in the heavier materials.

These mala sets come strung up with snake knots at a fixed length. Spare cord is included in case you wish to restring them with an adjustable double or triple overhand knot, which may be necessary for those of you with bigger hands if you want to wear them. They make a massive statement on the wrist, but their main gig is likely to be in the hand, for bead counting, breath work, and simple contemplative relaxation. 

These sets are uniquely strung on our custom made blue 2mm high density Kevlar cord. Each set consists of 13 x 17mm metal beads, with an exotic 11.8mm "Boss" or guru bead, and four matching 8mm beads on the tassels. 

While the smaller and lighter sets have their place, there is something really unique about having a set of large beads like this, hefty in the hand, and designed specifically for breath work, bead counting, and meditation. It's a little bit hard to articulate, but the fact that these sets are decidedly NOT for flipping, somehow moves them into a different category of thing, and encourages us to slow down and work more on the things they are designed for.

Details

• Titanium (Polished / Sandblasted):
  • 13 x 17mm Titanium Boss beads + 1 x 11.8mm Zircuti end bead + 4 x 8mm Titanium tassel beads
    
  • ~146 g per set
• Copper:
  • 13 x 17mm Copper Boss beads + 1 x 11.8mm Mokume Gane end bead + 4 x 8mm Copper tassel beads
  • ~290 g per set
• Brass:
  • 13 x 17mm Brass Boss beads + 1 x 11.8mm Mokume Gane end bead + 4 x 8mm Brass tassel beads
  • ~270 g per set
• Stainless Steel:
  • 13 x 17mm Stainless Steel Boss beads + 1 x 11.8mm Zirc end bead + 4 x 8mm Stainless Steel tassel beads
  • ~255 g per set
• Strung on AO2's custom 12-strand, high density, blue 2mm Kevlar cord
  

Our February 2025 Launch Preview video below dives deep on these guys, and provides some ideas for the types of usage with them: