I have been under a lot of stress lately and have been seeking a number of ways to divert some of that negative energy that is driving bad health.  I decided based on previous reviews to purchase the sandalwood meditation beads.  Now I am not Buddhist, nor follow any of its tenets.  However, much like a rosary for Catholics, or other beads, I just wanted something to use while I mediate on scripture and my own thoughts of calm and relaxation.

It only took about 8 days to be delivered from Hong Kong, packaged in a small padded mailer.  It is well constructed and smells wonderful!  My only concern is the small greenish decoration.. It looks a bit like a swastika.  (And I do understand the true origins).

Overall I am quite pleased I am sure after a lot of use the elastic will break or loose its elasticity.  I will just restring it.

I could not find any real reason to give it less than 5 stars.  The cost was minimal and the product was a very good value and quality.