I found a semi-precious stone supplier in Michoacán who had a small stock of 8mm Lapis beads I was delighted to obtain. I bought the Heart/Eye bead in Austin several years ago, but I was given to understand that it was crafted in Egypt. One pyramid country connecting with another!
The triple tassel denotes the Trisula, 3 movements of awakening as delineated by the 10th Century Kashmiri sage, Abhinavagupta: 1) Wisdom or Insight; 2) the movement of Will (sometimes called 'desire' heh!); and 3) Action or Accomplishment.
Made to order so please give us a few days to finish out the tasseling. Of course the shipping is free.
Thank you!!
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