Malas, Jewelry & Books
Malas

In Asian cultures, a mala is a string of beads used by Hindus and Buddhists to recite mantras or prayers. In the West, we have rosaries and prayer beads. Traditionally a mala has 108 beads. Amulets represent several spiritual traditions from both East and West. Mantras are often worn as necklaces in the West. Each is handcrafted by the artist. 
Jewelry

​Earring and necklace sets are created from beads and waxed linen. Earrings are created from hand-painted papers, important Asian marbled papers, and various other types of unusual and beautiful papers.

Come to my studio show to see a large selection.
Handbound Blank Journals​

Each journal is has covers with decorative papers. Interior papers are fine writing paper. 
There are 60 blank pages.
The journal opens flat for easy of writing. Perfect for writing poetry in your favorite coffee shop.

These are samples. Inquire for more information.

​Click on all images for a closer view.​​
How to Purchase:

Come my my open studio event April 14-15 sponsored by my artists' group Heart of Tucson Art (HoT Art). Here's a link to my page on the HoT Art website:
HoT Art Spring 2018 Studio Tour

or you can email me. See the Contact page for info 
Malas
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108 green zebra jasper beads & Hamsa amulet representing the protecting hand of God
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108 Indian agate beads with Sanskrit Hindu Om symbol for the soul within, truth, divinity, supreme spirit. 39"
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108 mother-of-pearl beads with Egyptian ankh amulet signifying the key to eternal life, 44"
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108 moss opal beads with Amitabha Buddha – blessing for prosperity & long life - and on the reverse side, Guan Yin, Goddess of Compassion - for protection
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108 Picasso jasper beads with Guan Yin, Goddess of Compassion and on the reverse, Chinese characters - a blessing for longevity and safety, 44", view 1

Jewelry

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Necklace/earring set: fresh water pearls, metal and crystal glass beads, waxed linen thread, 30"
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Necklace/earring sest: gray stone jasper, hematite, crazy agate, metal, glass crystal, hand-waxed linen, 19"
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Necklace/earring set: Chinese ceramic beads, sodalite and glass crystal beads, 32"
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Coral and brass
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Necklace/earring set: jade, zebra jasper, Indian agate, glass crystal, and metal beads, 24"

Paper Earrings - handpainted, botanical, and imported Asian papers mounted on matboard with beads

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Hand-painted paper earrings. Glass and metal beads
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Momigami marbled paper earrings, metal beads
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Hand-painted paper earrings, metal and glass beads
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Korean hangul script paper, metal & glass bead
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Momigami marbled paper, crystal glass beads
Oriental-Bound Handmade Blank Journals

Extra!

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Original ink drawing in wooden frame 6.5 x 8.5" with hooks & wire ready to hang
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Original ink drawing in wooden frame 6.5 x 8.5" with hooks & wire ready to hang
Spring Studio Tour



​April 14-15, 10 am - 4 pm.
Heart of Tucson Art (HoT Art)
https://www.heartoftucsonart.org/