Mala Beads - Rosewood and Turquoise 108 bead mala Made from rosewood, turquoise and coral A mala is the most ancient form of a rosary, used to count the repetitions of a mantra, a prayer, as the spiritual self is trained. Each Japamala should only be used for repetitions of one particular mantra. Rosewood infuses the mala with spiritual healing. Turquoise infuses the mala with strength, protection and the ability to better understand our true self.