Nakago, founded in 1885, Kyoto-style prayer beads, green sandalwood, 2 shaku (1.5 ft) beads, with matching silk tassel and prayer bead pouch

Size: Inner diameter: 8cm Material: Main beads - green sandalwood 7mm, Niten green sandalwood 5mm, Parent beads - green sandalwood 12mm, Tassel - pure silk This is a rosary made by Nakago Co., Ltd., a Kyoto prayer bead manufacturer and wholesaler founded in 1885. The late Nakago Mitsuyoko was awarded the Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Industry Outstanding Technician Award (Kyoto Master Craftsman), and Nakago's exclusive rosary maker, Masuda Naoko, was certified as a Kyoto City Traditional Industry Master Craftsman (Future Master), making this a Nakago rosary recognized by the traditional city of Kyoto. Kyoto prayer beads are made in Kyoto, and are still all handmade today. Each and every strand is carefully crafted by a skilled artisan, making it a masterpiece. Use with confidence.