These barrel-shaped Tibetan beads feature unique etchings of prayers and mantras. The dominant colour of this bead is Golden colour.

Jewellery is deeply rooted in spirituality in the Tibetan culture. It showcases the closeness of the Tibet people to Buddhist Gods, their pride, and their position in society with the colour and amount of jewellery they wear made of beads in different colours and sizes.

Inlay means embedding another material, like gold, to stainless steel. Traditionally, a portion of the stainless steel is cut out so that the gold is set flush with the metal's surface.

Tibetan inlaid beads come in different sizes, shapes, materials, and designs. The one showcased here is barrel-shaped. It is ideally used as a spacer, but you can also use them as-is, then pair them with antique plated craft wires, wood, cotton tassels, and natural fibre stringing materials. Add a clasp or closure made of sturdy metal. They don't come with chains attached, making them quite versatile for your design intent.

Popularly used in jewellery making, these inlaid beads are perfect for designing necklaces, bracelets, rosary, and mala prayer necklaces.

Bead size approx.: 14.3 mm(length) x 14.8 mm(diameter)
Bead hole size: approx. 1.4 – 1.6 mm
Weight: approx. 6 – 8 grams/ bead
Shape: Barrel
Materials: brass
Shape Variant: barrel with mantra

• Handmade beads
• Colours as seen in the photos
• Price per piece
• Ideal for jewellery making