OBSIDIAN MAHOGANY RED BLACK SNOWFLAKES HAND KNOTTED EXCLUSIVE JAPA MALA 6 MM BEADS TOP GRADE PRAYER NECKLACE. BLESSED & ENERGIZED (108+1) HINDU TIBETAN BUDDHIST PRAYER KARMA BEADS SUBHA ROSARY MALA FOR NIRVANA, BHAKTI, FOR REMOVING INNER DOSHAS, FOR CHANTING AUM OM, FOR AWAKENING CHAKRAS, KUNDALINI THROUGH YOGA MEDITATION-FREE OM MALA POUCH INCLUDED - USA SELLER The Mala is considered sacred and need to be treated with respect and care. They will naturally turn darker with your own body oil.. this is the desired effect as they will grow stronger. Wash them occasionally to remove dirt and dust. Keep in a place of sanctity. BLESSED & ENERGIZED-A POWER STONE