Indonesian 108-Bead Agarwood Mala – Cylindrical Beads

Why Choose Cylindrical Beads?

Cylindrical beads create a visibly different cadence and contact feel from a round mala. The shape draws the eye along the strand and makes this product easy to distinguish from our less expensive round-bead options. We recommend it for buyers who are choosing by silhouette first, not by an unsupported grade or aroma promise.

Why We Do Not Estimate the Finished Length from “6 mm”

A cylindrical bead needs at least length, diameter and orientation to estimate how much strand it occupies. The current catalog gives one 6 mm field but does not state which dimension it represents. We therefore do not multiply 108 × 6 mm as if these were round beads. Ask us for per-bead dimensions and the measured laid-flat strand.

Our Practical Recommendation

Choose this mala only if the cylindrical silhouette is the reason you prefer it over the lower-priced round options. For direct comparison, see the Indonesian 108 round-bead mala at $280–$350 or the fixed 7 mm round mala at $250. Browse all shapes in our 108-bead collection.

Before You Order

Ask us for current item photos, exact cylinder length × diameter, finished strand length, current weight, bead-count convention, cord detail and any product-specific origin/sourcing records. The older description called the beads “bamboo eye-shaped”; the current structured field says cylindrical, so we use the structured shape and invite you to verify the gallery.

Use and Care

Hold the strand for bead-by-bead counting according to your own practice, wear it long or wrap it only when the measured finished length and elastic allow. Wipe with a clean, dry, soft cloth; avoid water, perfume, sanitizer, lotion and detergent; inspect elastic and drilled holes; and never soak, heat, burn or scratch-test the beads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the beads round?

No. The current product attribute identifies cylindrical beads. Check the gallery and ask for exact dimensions if the profile matters.

Does 6 mm describe the cylinder length or diameter?

The current field does not make that clear. We will help confirm length × diameter for the exact item before ordering.

Why is this more expensive than the round malas?

The live price is $365, but price alone does not prove grade, resin content or authenticity. Choose it for the cylindrical design and compare the available evidence.

Does it guarantee calm or a spiritual benefit?

No. We offer it for its agarwood character, workmanship, distinctive shape, bead count and personal meaning.