* Howlite - Calming, Awareness, Spiritual Howlite is a great stone to use when needing to reduce anxiety, tensions and stress. Howlite can be used to facilitate awareness, encourage emotional expression and assist in the elimination of pain, stress and/or rage. Howlite will calm and soothe the emotions, slow the overactive mind and help to achieve a deep and restful sleep. *Wenge is the wood of the Wenge tree, Millettia laurentii. The Wenge tree is native to western Equatorial Africa, especially Zaire, Cameroon and Gabon. The lumber is used for general construction in the tree's home range. In North America, Wenge is considered an exotic wood, and finds use as a veneer and in cabinetry and woodcraft projects. A mala is used for reflection, yoga practice or as part of your bohemian style. They can be worn by anyone who wants a more mindful, peaceful life. You can wear this mala as a bracelet or as a necklace. A mala has many names and is also referred to as yoga beads, meditation beads, prayer beads, mala necklace, japa mala, yoga necklace, yoga jewelry, rosary and mala beads. - I made this Mala with cotton cord, 8 mm Wenge wood beads, Howlite beads, cotton tassel and one charm. - Your purchase will include a card detailing the healing properties for this mala along with a organza mala bag, perfect for giving as a gift. The length of this mala is 20 inches - with the tassel. Practice your mala meditation daily, weekly, monthly or whenever you feel that your body and mind are in need of clarity, peace and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. Please Note: All metaphysical or healing properties information listed has been collected from various sources. This information is offered for informational purposes only. Because the beads are genuine, some color may vary ! If you have any questions regarding an item,special request or shop policies please contact me >>>Click the small blue "Contact" link under my name on the right. Thanks for visiting my shop!Have a nice day!:)