Mini Mala in Garnet, Sunstone and Lotus – Symbol of Courage

One of a Kind Why I Created It To have courage requires a fundamental condition: the willingness to abandon the belief that the world is only what we see and only as we see it. Courage is not a matter of calculation, but of trust — in one's own strength and in the path ahead. This petite mala was made as a companion for that kind of courage: small enough to carry everywhere, with presence enough to matter. Materials & Meaning Garnet, with its deep red tones, is traditionally associated with courage, vitality, and grounding — often carried as a companion through difficult periods, traditionally linked to confidence and quiet optimism. Sunstone is traditionally associated with enthusiasm and clarity, believed in some traditions to support letting go of what no longer serves and, in meditation, to aid reflection on one's inner essence. The small lotus pendant carries its own symbolic thread: in many contemplative traditions it represents purity and awakening, rising clean from muddy water. What is a mala and how to use it Technical Details – 108 natural stones (6 mm) – Garnet and sunstone beads – Lotus pendant – Ultra-resistant waxed cord – Steel components – Length: 33 in (84 cm) + pendant Authenticity Every stone is genuine and untreated — never dyed or heat-treated — hand-knotted on a cord built to last. Metal components are hypoallergenic, free of nickel and lead. This mala is created by me, Cristina, one bead at a time.