Fascination For Collectors, Spiritual People And Yogis: Artisan Malas

NEW YORK - Jan. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- In the modern world, malas have become widely accepted as yoga jewelry and even fashion accessories, and are worn by fashionistas as well as yoga fans and spiritual persons. But a mala is still a spiritual necklace, which serves in Hindu and Buddhist tradition to count mantras in cycles of 18, 21, 27, 54 or 108 repetitions. Energy-promoting powers are attributed to the mala necklace.

Sevda Holland, the founder of the Prancing Leopard Organics yoga apparel company, has always been passionate about seeking antique amulets, unique beads and vintage tassels like those she collects in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, whether from the middle east, the Aral, Hindukush and Himalayas or the far east. "Several years ago," the artist Sevda Holland explains, "I began fashioning individual malas using these exotic pieces, primarily as a meditative and artistic practice in itself, as a way of expressing myself while providing spiritual objects of joy and beauty."

The Prancing Leopard Artisan Malas have quickly become collector's items and are highly valued both as wearable art and as aids to meditation. These artisan pieces are crafted of natural materials from all over the world, such as Phillipine Buri Nut, Tanzanian Ebony, semi-precious stones, antique Chinese porcelain, vintage African glass, Turkomen silk tassels and silver.

The specific vision for each Artisan Mala necklace is developed by Sevda Holland, who designs both the clothing and jewelry lines. "The inspiration comes from the materials and the energetic pulse of the stones at work. I always begin with the Meru bead and the tassel," adds Sevda Holland, "These give the signals for the energy of the whole mala, which is then my task to complete." In the case of the Prancing Leopard Malas, these are unique antique tassels or semi-precious gem stones.

All Prancing Leopard Artisan Malas are personal creations, and due to the rareness of the materials they cannot be exactly replicated, therefore are only available on an individual basis. Each Prancing Leopard Mala comes in its own special box, both to treasure and to protect it.

Prancing Leopard Organics is a company from New York and Munich, known primarily as a pioneer in sustainable stylish yoga clothing and yoga accessories flexible enough to be worn around the clock, from the office to the studio or even an evening on the town. Prancing Leopard combines fashion consciousness and environmental awareness with yoga values. Prancing Leopard Organics yoga clothing is made in Europe from Prancing Leopard's exclusive organic quick-drying high-performance Zeugma® cotton fabrics. Prancing Leopard does not use chemically treated fabrics and all pieces are free of nano-particles and pesticides.