A field guide to sacred materials.
A quiet companion to the stones, woods and seeds you choose to carry.
Rudraksha
A naturally textured seed closely associated with Shiva and used across generations for prayer, meditation and devotional wear.
Karungali
A dense, dark wood used in South Indian devotional objects and beadwork, often chosen as a symbol of protection and grounded presence.
Red Sandalwood
A deep red hardwood traditionally used for carved objects and beads, valued for its colour, smooth touch and devotional character.
Sphatik
Rock crystal quartz known in Indian traditions as sphatik, prized for its clarity and used in jewellery, prayer beads and sacred objects.
Tiger’s Eye
A golden-brown quartz known for its moving band of light, traditionally chosen as a symbol of confidence, focus and protection.
Red Jasper
An opaque red variety of chalcedony whose earthy colour has made it a contemporary symbol of grounding, endurance and patient action.
Lapis Lazuli
A richly blue ornamental stone, often flecked with golden pyrite, long admired as a symbol of insight, expression and wisdom.
Black Obsidian
A naturally occurring volcanic glass with a dark reflective surface, used symbolically for protection, boundaries and honest self-reflection.
Amethyst
The purple variety of quartz, traditionally admired as a contemplative stone and now commonly associated with calm, reflection and inner clarity.
Citrine
A golden-yellow variety of quartz, often used in contemporary crystal practice as a symbol of optimism, confidence and generous momentum.