Greek Komboloi, Cyprus, Cypriot Mediterranean selling Worry Beads, Relaxation, Meditation, Fidget, stress, upcycled Beach glass, rose pink, blue 19

If you have ever been in Greece, you must have seen a Komboloi and heard the sound of Komboloi playing. Beads dropping one at a time, tapping the bead below, create different rhythms that could be interpreted as a code for different moods.

This listing is for a 21 selling Upcycled beach beads in charcoal grey and dusty pink measuring 12 x 10mm.
A Lovely item, suitable for all hands

About Greek Komboloi
Worry beads or Komboloi, is a string of beads manipulated with one or two hands and used to pass time in Greek and Cypriot culture.

Unlike the similar prayer beads used in many religious traditions, including the Greek Orthodox komboskini, worry beads have no religious or ceremonial purpose
Worry beads have several uses in Greek culture, including relaxation, enjoyment, and generally passing the time, as an amulet, to guard against bad luck, used by people who wish to limit smoking and as a mark of power and social prestige. This is especially true in the case of expensive worry beads made of silver or amber.
Worry beads may be constructed from any type of bead, although amber, amber resin and coral are preferred, as they are thought to be more pleasant to handle than non-organic materials such as metal or minerals.

Greek worry beads generally have an odd number of beads (often one more than a multiple of four, or a prime number, usually 17, 19 or 23) and usually have a head composed of a fixed bead called a “priest”, a shield to separate the two threads and help the beads to flow freely, and a tassel. Usually the length of worry beads is approximately two palm widths.

Custom made pieces are my speciality and can be created according to your specifications

All Komboloi are made by hand and may vary slightly from the photos.