Zhaxi Incense Ash Glazed Bead Bracelet with Fortune Beasts

Zhaxi Incense Ash Glazed Bead Bracelet with Fortune Beasts

A colorful glazed-bead bracelet in the style popular at Lhasa's Zhaxi Temple. Round beads in deep blue, forest green, amber brown, cream and translucent red are infused with incense ash and finished with swirling gold inclusions. Three small fortune-beast charms—red, gold and blue enamel—hang from the bracelet alongside a small red plaque, each carrying a wish for prosperity, protection and good luck.

Folklore & Symbolism

Incense-ash glazed beads draw their name from the practice of blending temple incense ash into colored glass, a material believed to carry blessings and purification. The five colors echo the five elements, while the small beast charms (often called "fortune beasts" or "wealth-swallowing beasts") are traditional symbols of attracting and guarding wealth. Worn on the wrist, the bracelet is both a personal ornament and a quiet prayer for abundance and protection.

Details

• Material: incense-ash glazed glass beads, gold-tone alloy fortune charms with enamel
• Bead colors: deep blue, forest green, amber brown, cream-white, translucent red with gold swirls
• Charms: three fortune beasts + small red plaque
• Fit: elastic cord, approximately 16-17 cm wrist circumference (stretchable)
• Style: Tibetan-style glazed bead bracelet, unisex
• Handcrafted: glaze patterns and gold inclusions vary naturally; each bracelet is unique
• Condition: new

Notes

Glazed beads are durable but can chip if dropped on hard surfaces. Avoid prolonged contact with water, perfume or harsh chemicals to preserve the enamel charms and gold detailing. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight.