Mala arrived intact and packed with love. I was reminded of my youth when opening my Christmas present, so exciting and with anticipation. The mala came wrapped with much care in nice paper which I carefully opened to reveal my new amber and coral mala which is simple yet visually striking. Excellent bead quality strung on very strong cord and also knotted very strong and firm at the end. The knotwork is perfection, expertly done and is so nice. I prefer this as I am not a big fan of tassels, typically. This mala is very lightweight and so good to take anywhere. It wrapped nicely four times around my wrist (I have average size wrists) which, I know is a selling point for some people so I wanted to tell that. The white metal counters really complete this mala and also add to the visual appeal. They (counters) work nicely and are made well. Overall this is a superb mala strung on durable cord very securely and I can see this mala lasting a long, long time. It is my new "travel mala" and I thank the artisan and Dharmashop for a high quality product. I am definitely going to purchase more (already have) and will be a lifetime customer. Knowing some of the funds go to such a worthy and great cause also sealed the deal for me. Mangalam!