Worry Beads ~ Komboloi~Scented NUTMEG Seeds LIGHT BROWN

Description

Worry Beads-Greek Komboloi
Nutmeg Seeds
Scented with Frankincense
Light Brown Colour
CultureTaste 2011
Description & Features
Beads
21 + 1 + priest bead
Size of the Beads
about 12 x 13 mm ~ 0.47 x 0.51 inches  (beads varying in size)
Length
30 cm ~ 11.81 inches
Weight
35 g ~ 0.077 pounds
Material
Beads in natural nutmeg seeds scented with frankincense
Reference
39.00.60
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Handmade worry beads (komboloi), made of nutmeg seeds.
Beads are made from nutmeg seeds, polished to get a smooth surface and are naturally tinted. Seeds are imbued with frankincense for a long-lasting scented result.
Frankincense is believed to eliminate the "evil" spirits, to remove negative vibrations and to create a sense of calm, by deepening the breath.
A simple, naturally scented piece, a joy for many senses, scented with one of the three gifts of the wise men, a piece that will be cherished and that will fill your moments with its rich and sweet earthy aroma.
For other colours available, please check our Store listings
Notice:
This is an authentic handmade piece, unique and provided directly from the artisan.
As in all handmade products, there 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.
Shipping Information
We ship worldwide via Hellenic Post.
Our default shipping method is
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Dispatch & Transit Time
Your order is dispatched 1 or 2 working days after your payment has been cleared.
Our items are packed with extra care and delivered with the safest packing, so that they arrive to you in perfect condition.
After your order has been shipped, you get a shipping notification message mentioning  the tracking order of the shipment. As with all Registered parcels, as soon as your parcel arrives at your local post office, you either get a notification message for the pick up of the parcel, or the parcel is delivered directly to your address.
You can check the status of the shipment and the delivery procedure on your National Post office's web site or with your local post office using the tracking number provided.
DESTINATION
TRANSIT TIME** by REGISTERED POST
EUROPEAN UNION *
about 5 working days
ALL OTHER COUNTRIES
about 6-9 working days
*EUROPEAN UNION countries
AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, DENMARK, SWITZERLAND, ESTONIA, UK, IRELAND, ICELAND, SPAIN, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA LUXEMBURG, MALTA, NORWAY, THE NETHERLANDS, HUNGARY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SLOVAK REPUBL. SLOVENIA, SWEDEN, CZECH PERUBLIC , FINLAND, CYPRUS
** Transit Time :
We are not responsible for shipment transit times. Transit times are provided by the carrier and may vary according to destination, especially during peak periods.
Days in transit time column refer to working days till the arrival to destination country. Customs clearance time is not included.
Buyers of non-EU countries or buyers from countries that have recently joined the EU, might have to pay import duties. Please check with your Customs' Authorities before buying. We are not responsible for such duties.
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Selling Policies
Fees
We don't charge any fees for packing and handling.
Gift boxes, if not provided free of charge (please check the Features part of the listing), are charged .00 over the closed or buy it now price of the item. If you require to purchase a gift box , please let us know by e-mail, before you proceed to payment.
Refunds & Returns
Refunds and Returns are accepted if the received items differ from the item's description.
The condition of the returned item should be as received and can be returned within 7 working days.
If however you are not happy with your purchase, please contact us so that we can arrange details.
Customized Orders
If you don't find exactly what you want in our store, you are welcome to contact us with your request for a customized order, so that we can list on eBay the item you are looking for.
Bulk Quantities
If you are interested in buying bulk quantities, please contact us, so that we can send you an offer and list your desired quantity on eBay.
Our Philosophy
Items of usage, items for display, created by earthy materials, elaborated with traditional or innovative techniques, in traditional or contemporary designs
.
Items that bring a breath, a smell, a touch of our natural environment into our homes.
Items that we use everyday or items that surround us, that create a stronger bond with Mother Earth, with our roots, that open windows to memories, that give inspiration to our days, that contribute to our well-being.
That’s our philosophy in choosing these pieces for you and for your beloved ones... to bring this little bit of magic into our homes, into our lives, into our souls.
We really hope that you’ll enjoy them for many years and that you won’t consider them as just a purchase, but as pieces of worldwide culture’s heritage.
The Culture Taste Team
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