Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten which is proof of the quality of the Takita Shoten brand. This is an official prayer beads for women for Shinoso. Uses 0.2 inch (5 mm) red crystal beads. Comes with a pure silk headband. Prayer beads are shipped in a paulownia box. Red crystal, also known as rose quartz, is a stone that symbolizes the harmony of love and beauty, is said to foster love. It is said to have the power to heal your wounds and relieve stress and tension. This prayer beads are expertly crafted by Kyoto prayer beads manufacturers with traditional Kyoto prayer beads. Comes with a tag of the Kyoto Beads Manufacturing Wholesale Association which is only permitted to be worn by the traditional Kyoto Pai Bead. The tassels are made using pure silk headed tassels made by artisans of Kyobo Twine, a traditional craft in Kyoto. The serial number is included as proof of the product made by Kyobo Seimaka. "This style prayer bead" is a formal prayer beads that have a shape determined by each Buddhist section. Please choose your Buddhist prayer beads as a symbol of Buddhism. Prayer beads are a treasured Buddhist tool that holds in your hands and is a must have for Buddhism.