{"product_id":"west-australian-old-growth-santalum-spicatum-vertical-grain-mala-8mm-108-round-beads","title":"West Australian Old-Growth Santalum Spicatum Vertical Grain Mala 8mm × 108 Round Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the red heartlands of Western Australia comes this strand of century-old Santalum spicatum, carved entirely from a single ancient log. In a land where rain is scarce and growth is slow, the wood tightens its rings and concentrates its oils, forming the fine parallel grain that is the hallmark of true old growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe log itself was horizontally sliced in the traditional manner, but each bead was then individually cut vertically—a more demanding approach chosen solely to showcase the striking linear grain. Every bead becomes a miniature cross-section of time, dense, weighty, and cool in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent profile is unmistakable: bold dry sandalwood, spice-laced sweetness, and balsamic resin, with an intensity that speaks of age and arid endurance. It is less creamy than Mysore—more rugged, more wind-carved—an austere elegance born of desert patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible in cost yet heirloom in spirit, this West Australian old-growth spicatum carries the silence of the outback, the discipline of slow time, and the reverence of careful craft—ideal for collectors and contemplatives who value authenticity over ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8mm x 108 Round Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KANGIITEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906028138704,"sku":"West-Australian-Old-Growth-Santalum-Spicatum-Vertical-Grain-Mala-8mmx108-Round-Beads","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/6667\/4640\/files\/west-australia-sdw-3.jpg?v=1768882594","url":"https:\/\/www.kangiiten.com\/products\/west-australian-old-growth-santalum-spicatum-vertical-grain-mala-8mm-108-round-beads","provider":"KANGIITEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}