{"product_id":"the-veil-28-camel-bone-108-mala-with-banded-agate-cultural-markers","title":"The Veil #28 | Camel Bone 108 Mala with Banded Agate \u0026 Cultural Markers","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .alk-faq summary { list-style:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary::marker { display:none; }\n  .alk-faq summary:focus-visible { outline:2px solid #8a6d3b; outline-offset:4px; }\n  .alk-faq .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'+'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle::before { content:'-'; }\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq details[open] .alk-faq-toggle,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-q,\n  .alk-faq summary:hover .alk-faq-toggle { color:#8a6d3b; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Veil #28 begins with the material you feel most: 108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, each approximately 7 mm. A 13.5 mm banded agate top bead and a 15.5 mm grey agate guru give the strand its darker center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hand-strung the beads on 1 mm waxed cord. Structural knots secure the transitions and sliding finish, while the counting beads remain free-moving for use. No glue is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:16px 0; margin:28px 0 36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePiece Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition of One; no identical restock\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e108 camel-bone heishi counting beads, approximately 7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBanded agate top bead approximately 13.5 mm; grey agate guru approximately 15.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFinished circumference approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 mm waxed cord; free-moving counting beads; structural knots; no glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"alk-faq\" style=\"margin:48px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #1a1a1a; padding-top:12px; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a; letter-spacing:2.5px; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e01 | Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWho is The Veil #28 made for?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe Veil #28 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who prefers the warm, light hand-feel of camel-bone heishi to a full stone strand. Its finished circumference is approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe banded and grey agate components add more visual weight at the center, while the smaller bone counting beads keep the full strand easier to move through the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e02 | Use \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eHow are the beads built to move during counting?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe 108 counting beads are not individually knotted in place. They remain free-moving on the main cord, while structural knots secure transitions, the guru junction, and the adjustable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eOne common counting method is to move one bead per recitation, stop at the guru, and reverse direction rather than crossing it. Customs differ by lineage, so any instruction from your teacher or tradition takes priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e03 | Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eWhat materials are in The Veil #28?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe main strand is camel bone with a banded agate top bead and grey agate guru. Accents include raw sapphire, glass, blue kyanite, dragonfly-eye glass, evil-eye glass, a citipati brass charm, labradorite spacers, and red creek jasper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eDragonfly-eye and evil-eye describe glass bead patterns. I do not assign an age, archaeological provenance, treatment, or ethical-harvest claim without supporting records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e04 | Edition \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs The Veil #28 one of one, and can it be repaired?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eYes. This is an Edition of One, so an identical restock is not planned. Its corded construction is designed to be rebuildable with the original components when they are returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/return-exchange\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime Knot Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e includes a first labor-free rebuild within 12 months; the owner covers two-way shipping. Later rebuilds are quoted at or near cost. The studio targets 10 business days after receipt, and lost edition-of-one stones cannot be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"flex:1;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e05 | Material Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-q\" style=\"display:block; font-family:'Tenor Sans',serif; font-size:17px; font-weight:400; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.45; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003eIs there a California Proposition 65 notice for this piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"alk-faq-toggle\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:300; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; padding-top:12px; transition:color 0.2s;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-left:3px solid #b8945a; padding:14px 20px; margin:20px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.65; color:#1a1a1a; margin:0;\"\u003eWARNING: This piece includes metal-alloy accents that may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:#3a3a3a; margin:0;\"\u003eFor more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdfcf6; border-top:1px solid #e8e4dc; padding:18px 22px; margin:28px 0 32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:block; font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; color:#8a6d3b; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA Note on Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:#666; margin:0;\"\u003ePrayer-bead customs vary across traditions and lineages. Symbolic associations are described as cultural or personal context, not as promised outcomes. à la luck pieces are decorative ritual objects for adults and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who is The Veil #28 made for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The Veil #28 is a full 108-bead mala for someone who prefers the warm, light hand-feel of camel-bone heishi to a full stone strand. Its finished circumference is approximately 60 cm \/ 23.6 in. 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