This mala is made from bone beads. There are 108 beads on this mala and the cord is made from cotton. The beads on this mala are each 10 mm wide. Each bead has the Buddhist mantra, om mani padme hum, around the outside of the bead. These beads are made in the same manner as dZi beads, which means that the mantra is dyed into the bead. This mala was handmade in Nepal.