Namu Baru Inc. was founded by owner Chris Overholt while living & working in Nepal and Korea and travelling in India in 1996 to 1998. He was drawn to Nepali & Indian Malas and traditional arts and the beautiful Korean Cedar Prayer Beads, ceramics, incense and other items. Over the years we have carried many different arts and crafts, however our Prayer Beads have always been a popular item. Chris found on his trips to Asia that there were many more Prayer Beads available than seen in the US, so we decided to focus solely on Prayer Beads & Malas.

Our vision is to have the largest selection of Prayer Beads available in one place and definitely the largest selection of unusual Prayer Beads. We carry not only common Prayer Beads, but many unique and hard to find Malas & Prayer Bracelets, such as Dragon Blood Wood, Purpleheart Wood, Yew Wood, Gold Sheen Obsidian and the largest selection of fragrant woods such as Cedar, Cypress, Tiger Stripe Aloeswood and Verawood. We also carry a wide range of styles including Prayer Bracelets, Beaded Bracelets, Non-Stretchy 108 Malas, Knotted 108 Malas, Stretchy 108 Malas, Hand Malas, Adjustable Prayer Bracelets and more. We carry varying sizes such as 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and even up to 25mm beads. . We currently have about 50 different Wrist & 108 Malas that no other supplier carries. We have also been told that our quality is higher than many other suppliers.

Testimonials:

"The quality is great and our clients are really liking them." - Chandra @ Ocean Yoga in Pacifica, CA

"They have a lovely resilient energy & I love that they come with the info cards explaining what they mean." - Dominique @ Howl Awareness Center in PA

"I love this stuff. The quality is better than expected and I'm please with everything. I'll definitely be coming back." - Kevin @ The Mindshop in Pacific Grove, CA

"I'm really pleased with your products. They all sell really well. I know I'm guaranteed something that's going to be good quality and aesthetically pleasing." - Nick @ Banyen Books in Vancouver, Canada

"I'm very, very impressed with your Malas. They are well made, customers just love them and are buying two or three at a time." - Shelley @ Crystals, Candles and Cauldrons in Baltimore, MD

"Our customers love your products. We've done very well with them." - Irene @ Taproot Bookstore in Worcester, MA

"We've been selling them for 10 to 20 years. We love your products, especially that many have a fragrance and we've never had any sent back because they broke." - Amy @ Fantasia Crystals in Phoenix, AZ

"I am extremely pleased with the quality." - Toni @ Ritual Arts in Allston, MA

"They are wonderful gifts for people who are going through something. It lifts their spirits and is a meaningful gift." - Cary @ Rare Bird Gifts in Evansville, IN

"The energy of your Mala Beads is amazing - it's almost overwhelming, but in a good way." - Vicky @ Panpipes Magickal Marketplace in Hollywood, CA

"People are very excited when they see them. They realize that they are nicely made." - Connie @ The Purple Door Soul Source in Rochester, NY

"You have a very good product - it's the real deal. Your customer service is very kind and wonderful as well." - Jay @ Choices Gift in New York, NY

"Namu Baru has supplied us with a beautiful selection of Prayer Beads for many years. They have high quality product, a unique selection, descriptions of bead qualities and outstanding customer service have made them one of my most reliable wholesalers. I rarely buy from anyone else." - Carolyn @ Berryvale Grocery in Mt. Shasta, CA

"I especially love the exotic woods, they are very very beautiful. We enjoy carrying them." - Candace @ Garland of Letters in Philadelphia, PA