From the red earth of Karnataka’s Shivamogga region comes one of Mysore’s most coveted treasures: black-meat sandalwood—dense, resin-laden, and heavy with the gravity of years. This heirloom-grade strand, carved into 108 traditional drum-shaped beads, is not merely ornamentation but companionship. Worn against the skin, it slowly warms and opens, breathing the deep story of the tree it once was.
The scent moves beyond the familiar “creamy Mysore.” Here, the profile turns darker: caramelised woods, molasses-like sweetness, and spiced warmth, underlain by a leathery, meditative depth unique to true aged Mysore. Threaded through this richness is the unmistakable Mysore floral signature—that soft, elusive bloom arising naturally from mature santalols rather than from perfumery trickery. As the beads are handled and nourished by skin oils, they deepen in tone and lustre, much like temple railings polished by centuries of prayerful palms.
Revered since the days of the Arthashastra as tribute wood, sacred offering, and medicinal treasure, Mysore sandalwood has always bridged earth and spirit. Shivamogga black meat stands at the summit of that heritage: wood born of slow monsoons and mineral soil, distilled by decades into dark sweetness and quiet power—now transformed into a wearable relic of devotion and time.
8mm x 108 Round Beads
Please note: Due to the unique and natural origin of sandalwood, each mala may vary in appearance from the images shown. Variations in color, grain, and texture are to be expected and celebrated, as they highlight the organic beauty and individuality of the product.
