Shamballa bracelet, what to look for when choosing a talisman.

The history of the Shambhala bracelet

The Shambhala bracelet has gone through a long and interesting path of development: from an amulet of Tibetan monks to an accessory for hippies and rockers.

Shambhala is a mythical country located on the border of Tibet, Afghanistan and India, which can only be visited by worthy, selected people by special invitation. It is impossible for evil and treacherous people to get into Shambhala. According to some sources, the creators of this country were people who escaped nine thousand years ago after the Great Flood; they are also called enlightened ones or Bodhisattvas.

Tibetan monks freely entered Shambhala and it was they who first began to weave amulets bracelets. The original bracelets had nine knots, since this number was a symbol of faith among the monks and protection from evil spirits. According to another version, the number nine means the number of mountains at the foot of which the mysterious Shambhala is located. Knotted bracelets were used by Tibetan monks instead of rosaries. It is known that Buddhist monks still meditate for three days, reciting mantras and tying nine knots on cords, resulting in the Nagavraha bracelet - the prototype of the Shambhala bracelet.

Over time, Indian shamans and healers found the use of the Shambhala bracelet as an amulet against certain diseases. In India, beads made of natural stones began to be strung on a simple cord, each of which corresponded to a human organ. For example, carnelian influenced the stable functioning of the liver, and agate improved brain function.

Gradually, bracelets gained popularity in most European countries. First of all, they attracted the attention of representatives of subcultures: hippies and rock. They were used as a talisman against the evil eye and a talisman for good luck. And in 1994, Mads and Mikel Cornerup began producing bracelets under their own brand “Shamballa”. The Kornerup brothers follow the traditions of Tibetan monks and make bracelets in exactly the same weave. When creating jewelry, they studied in detail ancient Indian traditions, mediative yoga practices and North American symbolism. In 2001, after Mads's first visit to Nepal, a collection of bracelets made of gold, precious stones and diamonds was developed, called Star of Shamballa. Already in 2005, the Kornerup brothers' jewelry was at the peak of popularity and was recognizable in fashion circles. Other companies engaged in the creation of Shambhala bracelets are also known: Tresor Paris and NIALAYA.

Mads and Mikel Cornerup

Many celebrities are interested in the Shambhala bracelet, including Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Paris Hilton, Karl Lagerfeld, Ciara, Michael Schumacher, Jay Z,

Weaving a square knot for a Shambhala bracelet

The knots from which the bracelet is woven are made of waxed rope or leather cord.

The algorithm is as follows:

Take 3 laces, each about 50 cm long. They don’t have to be monochromatic; you can take different colors.
Place the laces together and tie them into a loose knot (we will untie it later) at a distance of 5 cm from the edge.
We place the leftmost cord on top of the central one.
We place the far right one on top of the left one, which is located on the central one. We stretch its edge under the lower (central) one and bring the end into the loop that was formed between the left and central cord.
Tighten the side threads.
Make sure the center knot is straight at all times.
Now we begin to weave the second knot: the “vice versa” principle applies. The thread that was on the left became on the right side, and vice versa.
Place the left thread under the center thread.
Place the right one under the left one, and bring the end above the central one.
Pull the cords - knot number two is ready!

The number of nodes may vary depending on your preference. Weave them until you start stringing beads.

The meaning of the Shambhala bracelet

Shambhala bracelets come in all sorts of colors, with different stones or beads. It is necessary to take this into account when purchasing, since the meaning of the entire bracelet depends on the color of the lace and the type of bead. The choice of bracelet must be approached with special care, so let’s look at the meaning of the colors of the lace:

Red – helps in finding your other half, and also strengthens existing love relationships and marriages.
Pink – suitable for romantics and dreamers, creates a special mood for them.
Orange – enhances sexual energy, increases energy and positivity, eliminates depression and stress.
Blue – promotes efficiency, self-realization, better development of mental abilities, and easy assimilation of knowledge.
Green – improves financial relationships, and also allows you to be in harmony with nature and the people around you.
Purple - suitable for people who want to know themselves and their hidden talents, adds life wisdom.
White – symbolizes purity, innocence, sincerity, and promotes making the right decisions.
Brown - suitable for family people, helps to establish relationships with family, maintain love and trust, and also attracts money.
Gray - suitable for independent and independent people, promotes the development of business acumen.
Black – destroys social stereotypes; it is recommended to be worn by bold and bright individuals.

The choice of beads for a bracelet is important, since each of them has unique energy:

Hematite, rock crystal, coral, cat's eye - protect against the evil eye and black magic.
Malachite, rose quartz, carnelian, garnet, charoite - establish harmony and happiness in the family, help you find your only love.
Rock crystal, onyx and amethyst attract money and strengthen your financial position.
Agate, moonstone, jade, aventurine - give good luck and fortune, help to bypass life's difficulties.
Citrine, onyx, amber, carnelian and jasper - improve a person’s physical condition, promote a speedy recovery, and improve health.

It is worth noting that agate, turquoise and jasper are suitable and help all people in relationships with loved ones, work, self-realization, improving the health of the body, and also attract happiness and luck.

Today, jewelers create Shambhala bracelets using beads engraved with various symbols.

The Eternal Knot is a popular element in jewelry.

For example, the double Vajra symbolizes power and justice, the smiling Buddha - double happiness, the lotus flower - wisdom, nirvana and spiritual unfoldment, the "eternity" knot - good luck.

Vajra is a symbol of perseverance and indestructibility.

Also a popular trend are bracelets with skull beads, symbolizing vitality, endless energy and overcoming the fear of death.

The meaning of the amulet

The magical power of Shambhala depends on the meaning of the stone woven into the knots and the color of the thread.
A properly woven bracelet will become a real amulet. Shambhala is able to endow a person with internal energy and self-confidence, “heal” the aura, strengthen a natural gift, and influence fate.

The meaning of the amulet depends on the color of the thread and the strength of the woven natural stone.

The meaning of the color of the thread in a woven talisman:

Red is a protective color and works well against the evil eye, damage and evil words. In addition, red gives energy, attracts love and promotes harmonious relationships in the family.
Pink is the color of romance and love. Suitable for young girls to create a love magnet. Symbolizes the purity and tenderness of youth.
Orange increases sexual energy in both men and women. Sunny color is an indicator of good mood and optimism.
Blue helps you find a way out of solving even the most difficult life problems. Represents harmony and high spiritual development.
Green is suitable for people with financial difficulties. The color of life helps to get out of crisis situations and solve money problems. Promotes multiplication and growth.
Purple represents wisdom and helps to unlock inner potential.
White color represents purity. Helps you find inner harmony and find the right path in life.
The brown shade of the bracelet will help avoid negativity in family relationships and increase prosperity.
Gray represents concentration on the main thing, concentration and punctuality.
Black
is suitable for a brave person who does not obey generally accepted standards. Represents courage and an extraordinary approach to solving any problem.

The choice of color is as important as the choice of stone. You can choose according to meaning or according to your heart. As a rule, a talisman chosen according to the call of the heart will bring more benefits than cold calculation. However, the method only works when choosing ready-made baubles. If you intend to make the amulet yourself, then it is better to decide on the components before purchasing them.

DIY Shambhala bracelet

It is believed that Shambhala bracelets, created by hand, have great magical properties and energy. Weaving exclusive jewelry does not require much effort; the main thing is to approach the creation process with soul and a positive mood. You need to learn the technique of creating a bracelet, which is quite simple, and choose the appropriate materials.

The basis of the bracelet can be leather, synthetic cord or waxed rope. In modern times, chains, straps, and metal bases have also begun to be used. Next, stones or beads are selected: precious, semi-precious, artificial. A traditional bracelet contains nine beads, but jewelry with eleven or twelve beads can also be found.

Today you can also see atypical Shambhala bracelets in several rows, which look very unusual on the hand. In addition, it is possible to make a personalized bracelet; for this you just need beads with the letters of the name of the owner of the jewelry.

Bracelets for women and men of any age do not differ in style and meaning.

Master class on weaving a simple bracelet

To create a simple shamballa bracelet with your own hands you will need the following materials:

9-11 beads with a diameter of 8-12 mm;
2 beads with a diameter of 6-8 mm;
nylon thread 30 cm long and 0.8 mm thick;
two pieces of nylon thread 1.2 mm thick, 1 m and 60 cm long, respectively.

Before starting work, make sure that all beads can be strung on the selected thread. The work is carried out in stages, using a square knot.

Secure a 30 cm long thread to the pillow with a pin: this is our base. The meter thread is the working thread, we pass it under the warp so that 50 cm remains on each side, and tie the first flat knot.

Next, for reference: the working thread on the left is No. 1, on the right - No. 2.

Step 1 . We draw thread No. 1 over the warp. We pass No. 2 above No. 1 and under the base.

We draw No. 2 up to the left, into the loop of thread No. 1: it turns out that No. 2 passes under No. 1. Tighten.

Step 2 . Now No. 1 is on the right and No. 2 is on the left. We draw No. 1 over the base. We pass No. 2 above No. 1, and under the base. We pass No. 2 up into the loop to the right of the warp thread.

We tighten it. The first square knot is ready.

Step 3. Using the same principle, we knit 4 more knots or more if you are planning a long bracelet. We move the bead to the last knot, tie another one, fixing it in one place.

Step 4 . We move the next bead and fix it with a knot again. We do this until all the beads are attached to the bracelet.

Step 5 . We finish weaving with the same number of knots as at the beginning. We tighten the working threads as much as possible, cut and fix the knot above the flame of the lighter, at a distance of approximately 3 mm. You can use glue.

Step 6 . When the main part of the bracelet is completed, remove the pin. Making a sliding clasp.

Pay attention to the photo: to make the fastening, you need to fold both ends of the thread as shown in the example, insert a 60 cm long piece under them.

And tie a flat knot with this segment.

In total, about ten such knots will be needed to hide the warp threads. Secure by melting the ends.

We check whether the bracelet moves along the main thread to adjust the size.

Place a bead on each loose ponytail and tie knots to prevent them from falling off. Melt the knots. The bracelet is ready!

Important! When placing the tips on the glue, you must be very careful not to overdo it with the glue. Otherwise, it can get not only on the lock, but also on the tails along which it must move. If the structure is glued together, then it will no longer be possible to wear such a bracelet.

By the way, instead of ordinary beads, you can use personalized beads with letters. In this case, you can collect any name and weave a bracelet with any inscription.

You might be interested in learning “How to determine your bracelet size.” In the article you will find tables of wrist sizes for men and women with average standard values.

Selection of Shambhala bracelet materials according to zodiac sign

You can choose a Shambhala bracelet, taking into account your zodiac sign:

Aries - in green tones with malachites, agate, diamonds.
Taurus – in yellow-green color with sapphires.
Gemini - lilac or gray with agate, garnet or chrysoprane.
Cancer – light blue or white with amber, ruby, emerald.
Leo – dark, rich color (scarlet, black, gold) with ruby, onyx or chrysoline.
Virgo - blue, violet or green with discreet beads of jasper, malachite, carnelian.
Libra - in any pastel colors with bright diamonds, sapphire, coral.
Sagittarius - in deep lilac, blue or purple with emeralds, amethysts or topaz.
Capricorn - gray, black or muted ocher with moonstone, lapis lazuli, onyx.
Aquarius - an amulet in blue shades with amethyst or zirconium.
Pisces - in purple, silver tones with gray pearls or coral.

It is not prohibited to wear more than one bracelet at a time. One can act as a talisman, the second can act as a reflection of your zodiac sign.

Wearing rules

The effectiveness of the bracelet's properties is guaranteed if the following rules are followed:

you should wear a bracelet on your right wrist;
no more than three bracelets are worn on a hand;
At night, it is better to remove the bracelet so that during this time it gets rid of the negative energy accumulated during the day;
if you have several Shambhala bracelets, then store them in different places;
It is not recommended to use more than three such amulets or talismans;
Once a day of the week, the bracelet must be washed under running water.

The Shambhala bracelet remains a fashionable trend and a current protector against evil thoughts, negative energy, fears and nervous tension. It brings peace of mind, grace, happiness, wisdom and enlightenment.