The Komboloi Gallery

For many hundreds of years, throughout many cultures (from Buddhist to Hindu; Moslem to Christian), beads have been used to calm nerves, count prayers, and ward off loneliness. In a time of global uncertainties and increased fears in all of our daily lives, the "companionship" of worry beads (komboloi in Greek) has seen a great resurgence. Many also offer them now as a gift -- not unlike the symbol of eye charms (matia)-- to watch over the recipient.

Pricing Info

There is no order minimum to purchase from the Komboloi Gallery. Prices are the same for wholesale or retail orders.

For more info or to place an order, please email us at greekfleamarket@aol.com or give us a call at 888-MYKONOS (695-6667).

Amber has long been the chosen material for the finest komboloi. Amber is fossilized, petrified tree resin; formed over millions of years. It is also known as "kecribari" to the Greeks and "electron" to the ancient Greeks, and has long been recognized for great vibrance and variety of color, magnetic quality, and an "inner life" of warmth. When "real" komboloi are selected, amber is most often the material chosen, with other fine pieces made from usury (black coral), mother of pearl, bone, silver, and many varieties of faux amber (some called faturan, imitation amber and bakelite) formed with dust from amber bead production and mixed with other resins.

#TIBET - $45 each
Tibetan Mala

NEW!! Just found these wonderful Mala (Hindu/Buddhist Prayer Beads of 108 beads) made in the home of a Tibetan Family. The beads are yak bone inlaid with copper, brass, turquoise, and coral. These wonderful beads are used to count cycles of 100 mantras, and the use of yak bone is intended to honor the passing of these nomadic pack animals.

#WBT1 - $40 each
Camel Bone and Silver Worry Beads (12")
Handmade silver-studded camel bone; each piece is different. From Antolia.

#712 - $35
Worry Beads (11 ½", scented)

#713 - $35
Worry Beads (11 ½", scented)

#714: Obsidian Volcanic Glass/Rock Worry Beads (11")
(black and brown colorations shown above) - $24
#725: Granite Worry Beads (11") (gray beads shown above) - $24
#726: White Stone Worry Beads (not pictured) - $24