Komboloi - Greek Worry Beads
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Komboloi, known as Greek Worry Beads, are a traditional Greek item with a long history that dates back to ancient times. It is a string of beads often made of various materials.
The colourful beads can be seen in the hands of people all over Greece, who often spin them between their fingers to keep idle hands busy, help cope with anxiety, or alleviate boredom. The beads are a popular tool for mindfulness and meditation practice.
In the beginning, the Greek Worry Beads were used as a religious tool by monks to count the number of prayers, but over the centuries, they have developed a more secular use. The tradition of using Komboloi spread across the Ottoman Empire and eventually became widespread throughout Greece.
Komboloi is a beautiful and fascinating extension of Greek culture and has become something more than just beads on a string - it represents individuality, self-expression, and tradition.
Our Komboloi are handmade in Greece.
