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Worry Beads ~ Greek Komboloi ~ Black Coral~Yusr~Yusuri

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Sold Date: 07/19/2009
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

Prayer Beads-Masbaha-Tesbih-Komboloi Genuine Black Coral Yusr - Yusouri CultureTaste 2009 Description & Features Beads

33 + priest bead

Size of the Beads 12,9 x 16 mm ~ 0.51 x 0.63" Length 49 cm ~ 19.29" (tassel included) Weight 74,6 gr ~ 0.165 pounds Material Beads in genuine black coral Metal parts in 925 sterling silver Reference 85.00.43

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Handmade prayer - worry beads (komboloi), made of genuine black coral and provided directly by the Greek artisan.

Beads are hand-carved, and made from black coral, called "yusr" as well, an Arabic word meaning "ease" or "well-being" according the circumstances.

Coral is one of the most ancient gems, found in archaeological places dated at about 10.000 years BC. It was very popular in Ancient Egypt and among Celtic tribunes. About 6.000 varieties are known today, and are found in warm and clear seas all over the world.

Coral is believed to calm and improve life, to restore harmony during emotional conflicts and many relate it to blood circulation. It is said that coral protects children, so in many cultures it is given as a gift to children.

In this composition beads have no decoration at all, resulting in a simple and sophisticated piece that spreads a light sea breeze that creates a sense of tranquillity and piece of mind.

Notice: This is an authentic handmade piece, unique and provided directly from the artisan. As in all handmade products, t may be a slight variation in sizes and colors and this is what makes them unique and valuable. About worry beads

If you have ever been in Greece, you must have seen a komboloi and heard the sound of komboloi playing. Beads dropping one at a time, tapping the bead below, create different rhythms that could be interpreted as a code for different moods.
Beads of various materials, for various budgets in old or younger hands, for both men and women, worry beads carry with them a Mediterranean and an oriental scent.

Their History

Beads have been used as spiritual instruments, helping in achieving calmness, self-control and entering meditation levels in many religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam among others. The so-called worry beads derive from these spiritual instruments that accompanied prayers. With each prayer, with each mantra, a bead dropped, in a way that prayers could be counted.
The origin of the Greek komboloi is ambiguous. Some believe that the komboloi are imitations of Turkish prayer bead strands, others that they derived from knotted prayer strands (komboskini) used by Greek Orthodox monks. Worry beads were firstly used by the rich and the wealthy, mainly by Pashas, Sultans and Maharajahs, as they represented wealth, power and prestige. Soon, they became extremely popular among common people that used them for meditation and a way to spend their free time. As the years passed by, worry beads were not as popular as they used to be and were only used by religious people.

Worry Beads Today

Nowadays, worry beads are popular all over the world, and especially in Greece, bought by tourists and locals as well. Many people find them necessary for their every day lives as they offer solutions to their problems and at the same time pleasure.
Worry beads may help people quit bad habits, such as smoking, nail biting and reduce nervousness and stress.
Worry beads can also be a jewel for both men and women, and a piece of art, when they are made of valuable materials and designed with high standards.
They can also constitute a decorative element for the house, as well as a collection pieces, for they can be unique, precious and beautiful.
What's more... They are a reflection of our personality, and a precious companion that has the fingerprints of our thoughts and of our soul stamped on it.

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