$2600.0 Buy It Now or Best Offer
free,30-Day Returns
Seller Store culturetaste
(3331) 100.0%,
Location: Athens, Greece
Ships to: US,
Item: 254198508983
Restocking Fee:No
All returns accepted:Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within:14 Days
Refund will be given as:Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by:Buyer
Material:Faturan Amber
Prayer Beads-Masbaha-Tasbih-Komboloi Vintage, Collectible Cherry Amber Bakelite-Faturan 55.70 g CultureTaste 2014 Description & Features Beads 33 + priest bead Size of the Beads Diameter: about 13.30 mm ~ 0.52 inches Length 31 cm ~ 12.20 inches Weight 55.70 g ~ 0.123 pounds Material Beads in vintage Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Sterling Silver Reference 28.00.09 Free Wooden Gift Box for this item Gift Box may not be identical to the photo Prayer beads – komboloi, also known as tasbih or masbaha, made of vintage (circa 1900) Faturan amber beads. A unique piece in our collection, decorated with silver tassel, suitable for connoisseurs and Faturan collectors. Passes all Bakelite tests About Faturan amber material Faturan, or faturan amber is an amberoid, namely a synthetic material imitating amber, invented in the late 1700’s by the Egyptian chemist Faturan. The main reason for this invention, as with other materials imitating amber, was the scarcity, high price and fragility of the Arabic region amber (kahraman) , reasons that made difficult the use of amber for prayer beads. The exact composition of this material was and remains unknown, and the mystery surrounding it contributes to the legend created and to the appreciation of this material among collectors. It is believed that among the ingredients there are powdered kahraman, mastic resin, frankincense, turpentine, natural dyes, such as wine, and phenol resin, a component of bakelite. Faturan was a very common material for prayer and worry beads mainly in Egypt, Turkey and Greece. Its production stopped in 1940, due to World War II and the original formula has not been reproduced ever since. Notice: This is an authentic handmade piece, unique and provided directly from the artisan. As in all handmade products, there may be a slight variation in sizes and colors and this is what makes them unique and valuable. About worry beads 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. Beads of various materials, for various budgets in old or younger hands, for both men and women, worry beads carry with them a Mediterranean and an oriental scent. Their History Beads have been used as spiritual instruments, helping in achieving calmness, self-control and entering meditation levels in many religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam among others. The so-called worry beads derive from these spiritual instruments that accompanied prayers. With each prayer, with each mantra, a bead dropped, in a way that prayers could be counted. The origin of the Greek komboloi is ambiguous. Some believe that the komboloi are imitations of Turkish prayer bead strands, others that they derived from knotted prayer strands (komboskini) used by Greek Orthodox monks. Worry beads were firstly used by the rich and the wealthy, mainly by Pashas, Sultans and Maharajahs, as they represented wealth, power and prestige. Soon, they became extremely popular among common people that used them for meditation and a way to spend their free time. As the years passed by, worry beads were not as popular as they used to be and were only used by religious people. Worry Beads Today Nowadays, worry beads are popular all over the world, and especially in Greece, bought by tourists and locals as well. Many people find them necessary for their every day lives as they offer solutions to their problems and at the same time pleasure. Worry beads may help people quit bad habits, such as smoking, nail biting and reduce nervousness and stress. Worry beads can also be a jewel for both men and women, and a piece of art, when they are made of valuable materials and designed with high standards. They can also constitute a decorative element for the house, as well as a collection pieces, for they can be unique, precious and beautiful. What’s more… They are a reflection of our personality, and a precious companion that has the fingerprints of our thoughts and of our soul stamped on it. Shipping Information We ship worldwide via Hellenic Post. Our default shipping method is REGISTERED POST, which provides a tracking number. In case you require another shipping method, please Contact Us before you send your payment. COMBINED SHIPMENTS If you want to purchase more than 1 item, please Contact Us before you send your payment, so that we can advise the accurate shipping cost for a combined shipment. Dispatch & Transit Time Your order is dispatched 1 or 2 working days after your payment has been cleared. Our items are packed with extra care and delivered with the safest packing, so that they arrive to you in perfect condition. After your order has been shipped, you get a shipping notification message mentioning the tracking order of the shipment. As with all Registered parcels, as soon as your parcel arrives at your local post office, you either get a notification message for the pick up of the parcel, or the parcel is delivered directly to your address. You can check the status of the shipment and the delivery procedure on your National Post office’s web site or with your local post office using the tracking number provided. DESTINATION TRANSIT TIME** by REGISTERED POST EUROPEAN UNION * about 5 working days ALL OTHER COUNTRIES about 6-9 working days *EUROPEAN UNION countries AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, DENMARK, SWITZERLAND, ESTONIA, UK, IRELAND, ICELAND, SPAIN, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA LUXEMBURG, MALTA, NORWAY, THE NETHERLANDS, HUNGARY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SLOVAK REPUBL. SLOVENIA, SWEDEN, CZECH PERUBLIC , FINLAND, CYPRUS ** Transit Time : We are not responsible for shipment transit times. Transit times are provided by the carrier and may vary according to destination, especially during peak periods. Days in transit time column refer to working days till the arrival to destination country. Customs clearance time is not included. Buyers of non-EU countries or buyers from countries that have recently joined the EU, might have to pay import duties. Please check with your Customs’ Authorities before buying. We are not responsible for such duties. Payment We accept payment through Paypal which is quick and free for buyers. Before you decide to either Bid or Buy, make sure that you have got or opened a Paypal Account. Payment is accepted in British Pounds (GBP), USD and EUR using the Paypal “Pay Now” button.Credit cards accepted for payment via Paypal. Selling Policies Fees We don’t charge any fees for packing and handling. Gift boxes, if not provided free of charge (please check the Features part of the listing), are charged $5.00 over the closed or buy it now price of the item. If you require to purchase a gift box , please let us know by e-mail, before you proceed to payment. Refunds & Returns Refunds and Returns are accepted if the received items differ from the item’s description. The condition of the returned item should be as received and can be returned within 7 working days. If however you are not happy with your purchase, please contact us so that we can arrange details. Customized Orders If you don’t find exactly what you want in our store, you are welcome to contact us with your request for a customized order, so that we can list on eBay the item you are looking for. Bulk Quantities If you are interested in buying bulk quantities, please contact us, so that we can send you an offer and list your desired quantity on eBay. Our Philosophy Items of usage, items for display, created by earthy materials, elaborated with traditional or innovative techniques, in traditional or contemporary designs. Items that bring a breath, a smell, a touch of our natural environment into our homes. Items that we use everyday or items that surround us, that create a stronger bond with Mother Earth, with our roots, that open windows to memories, that give inspiration to our days, that contribute to our well-being. That’s our philosophy in choosing these pieces for you and for your beloved ones… to bring this little bit of magic into our homes, into our lives, into our souls. We really hope that you’ll enjoy them for many years and that you won’t consider them as just a purchase, but as pieces of worldwide culture’s heritage. The Culture Taste Team Contact Us We are happy to receive your questions, your suggestions and any request for customized products. We normally respond within 24 hours, taking into consideration the Time Zone. Greece is operating on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 2 hours (GMT+2) and (GMT+3) during daylight saving time. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Frequently Asked Questions About PRAYER BEADS-Komboloi~VINTAGE, Collectible Cherry Amber Bakelite FATURAN 55.70 g in My Website
biesalab.org is the best online shopping platform where you can buy PRAYER BEADS-Komboloi~VINTAGE, Collectible Cherry Amber Bakelite FATURAN 55.70 g from renowned brand(s). biesalab.org delivers the most unique and largest selection of products from across the world especially from the US, UK and India at best prices and the fastest delivery time.
What are the best-selling PRAYER BEADS-Komboloi~VINTAGE, Collectible Cherry Amber Bakelite FATURAN 55.70 g on biesalab.org?
biesalab.org helps you to shop online and delivers We11done to your doorstep. The best-selling We11done on biesalab.org are: Weldon WE11DONE 2021 BLACK WOOL SILK SLIT DETAIL LONG DRESS HALTER NECK XS Used 58mm Espresso Tamper and Distributor Dual-Head for 58mm Portafilter – Adjusta… Handheld Vacuum, 13000Pa Cordless Handheld Vacuum, 120W High Power Wet and Dr… Handheld Vacuum, 13000Pa Cordless Handheld Vacuum, 120W High Power Wet and Dr… We11done Women Black Swimsuit Cover Up M WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size S WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L We11done Cardigan Size L Brown/Beige. Perfect condition. WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L We11done Women Pink Pullover Hoodie S Handheld Vacuum, 13000Pa Cordless Handheld Vacuum, 120W High Power Wet and Dr… We11done Cream Sweater Print Text Washed Ivory EUC Pullover Casual Size Large WE11DONE Blue Oversized Logo Hoodie Cotton Sweatshirt Adult Size Small WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size S WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size S WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size S WE11DONE Logo T-shirt Size L WE11DONE Cream Yellow Boucle Pile Knit Wool Blend Oversized Sweater Unisex Small We11done Brown Coat SizeS Oversized ，Embossed logo on back We11done Jean Jacket，Dark Wash Graffiti Spell Out Logo We11done Coat. Size S. Navy Color. Perfect Condition. Authentic. We11done Lime Green Women’s Corduroy Oversized Jacket Size XS WE11DONE WASHED LOGO TEE – AUTHENTIC – NEW WITH TAGS we11done Circle Logo Embroidered Cropped Cotton Hoodie in Baby Blue One Size WE11DONE Black PF20 Collection Sweater – Size S We11done Orange Big Logo All Over Hoodie Medium oversized streetwear We11done Ivory Logo-Print Cotton T-shirt – Size S WE11 DONE Pink Cotton Sweatshirt We11done Women Pink Corduroy Jacket M WE11 DONE Maglieria WE11 DONE Maglieria We11done Women Black Long Sleeve Top S Welldone We11done Monogram Buttoned Wool Cardigan WE11 DONE Navy Blue Satin Mini Skirt XS We11Done Well Done Oversize Football 70-0411-3 WE11 DONE Logoed Baseball Cap WE11 DONE Pants M [Japan Used Fashion] Weldon We11Done 22Aw Wave Line Logo Print Hoodie Long Sleev WE11DONE/Sleeve buckle gathered belt oversize shirt/L/Polyester/BLK WE11 DONE Maglieria M WE11 DONE Maglieria M WE11 DONE Jeans WE11 DONE Black Denim Jacket S WE11 DONE Jeans WE11 DONE Jeans M WE11 DONE Jeans M WE11 DONE Short S WE11 DONE Pants M WE11 DONE Jeans Handheld Vacuum, 13000Pa Cordless Handheld Vacuum, 120W High Power Wet and Dr… Handheld Vacuum 13000Pa Cordless Handheld Vacuum 120W High Power Wet and Dry … Mens Pullover Fleece Hoodie