Nakago, Kyoto, Founded In 1885, 27 Rosewood Beads, Pharisees, with Rayon Tassels and a Prayer Bead Pouch (suitable for Men of All Sects)

Size: Inner diameter: 9cm Material: Main beads: rosewood (not genuine rosewood) 10mm, Niten beads: 8mm acrylic, Parent beads: 14mm, Tassel: rayon This is a rosary made by Nakago Co., Ltd., a Kyoto prayer bead manufacturer and wholesaler founded in 1885. The late Nakago Mitsuyoko received the Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Industry Outstanding Technician Award (Kyoto Master Craftsman), and Nakago's exclusive rosary maker, Masuda Naoko, was certified as a Kyoto City Traditional Industry Master Craftsman (Future Master), making this a Nakago rosary recognized by the traditional city of Kyoto. Kyoto prayer beads are manufactured in Kyoto, and are still all handmade today. Each and every strand is carefully crafted by artisans, making it a masterpiece. Use with confidence.