Drop cut Frosted Crystal Quartz Japanese Juzu Buddhist Prayer beads. Materials : Crystal (Quartz), Silk cord Diameter : about 80mm (No Stretch) Head bead size : about 12mm Main beads size : about 8mm. Handmade in Kyoto, Japan. In Japan, Buddhists have Prayer beads (Juzu, Nenju). Kyoto is famous as a producing center of Prayer beads. Prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the number of times a mantra is recited, breaths while meditating, counting prostrations, or the repetitions of a buddha’s name. The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor. Are you worried about purchasing original Japanese items from countries other than Japan? USA, Canada and Mexico: 1-2 weeks Europe: 1-2 weeks Australia, New Zealand and Oceania: 1-2 weeks Asia Pacific: 1-2 weeks Middle East: Available South America: Available Africa: Available. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. International Buyers Please Note. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.